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Podcast: Word of the Day
Episode: Chanteuse
Description: Chanteuse is a noun that refers to a female singer, especially in a nightclub.The French word for ‘sing’ is chanter (SHAWN tay). Our word of the day has been used by English speakers since roughly the mid-20th century. Here’s an example:
That chanteuse at the downtown jazz club is one great vocalist. The last time I heard a singer that gifted, she became a star.