noun
- plural of comedienne; female comedians or comic actresses
Usage: somewhat dated; many prefer the gender-neutral term ‘comedians’
Examples
- The theater featured several talented comediennes in its variety show.
- Many famous comediennes of the 1950s broke barriers for women in comedy.
- The comedy club hosted a night celebrating pioneering comediennes.
- She studied the work of classic comediennes like Lucille Ball.
- The award recognized outstanding comediennes in television and film.
- Several comediennes performed stand-up routines at the festival.