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US/ˈæk.trəs/
UK/ˈæk.trəs/
a woman whose job is to perform in plays, films or television shows
In context
The award-winning actress thanked her family and the director in her speech.
She worked as a waitress for years before becoming a successful actress.
The company hired a well-known actress to appear in its new television ad.
Words that go with actress
adjective + noun
- leading actressThe leading actress won an award.
- best actressShe won the award for best actress.
- famous actressA famous actress opened the store.
- aspiring actressThe café was full of aspiring actresses.
- supporting actressShe was nominated for best supporting actress last year.
noun + noun
- film actressShe was a film actress in the 1990s.