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actress
noun ac·tress \ˈak-trəs\
: a woman or girl who acts in a play, movie, etc. : a female actor
Full Definition of ACTRESS
: a woman who is an actor
— ac·tressy \-trə-sē\ adjective
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1608
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actress
noun ac·tress \ˈak-trəs\
Definition of ACTRESS for Kids
: a woman or girl who acts especially in a play or movie
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