comedienne
pronunciation
How to pronounce comedienne in British English:
UK [kəˌmi:diˈen]
How to pronounce comedienne in American English:
US [kəˌmidiˈɛn]
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- Noun:
- a female actor in a comedy
- a female comedian
Word Origin
- comedienne (n.)
- 1860, from French comédienne, fem. of comédien (see comedian).
Example
- 1. She is a famous comedienne here .
- 2. They applauded their favorite comedienne as she came on the stage .
- 3. Monique imes , born december 11 , 1967 , is an american actress , comedienne , and talk show host .
- 4. Susan " susie " essman ( born may 31 , 1955 ) is an american stand-up comedienne and comic actress in television and films .