Pearl Mae Bailey

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Definition

Proper noun A stage name and professional identity referring to Pearl Mae Bailey, an American singer and actress known for her performances in jazz, blues, and Broadway musicals.

Usage

This term is used as a proper noun to specifically identify the individual performer. * The legendary Pearl Mae Bailey received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. * This biography details the life and career of Pearl Mae Bailey.

Advanced Usage
  • The name can be used metonymically to represent a style of mid-20th century American entertainment characterized by warmth, charisma, and vocal prowess.
    • His act has a touch of Pearl Mae Bailey in its joyful delivery.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pearl Bailey: The more common shortened form of her stage name.
  • Bailey, Pearl: An inverted form sometimes used in bibliographic or formal listings.
Synonyms
  • Entertainer
  • Vocalist
  • Jazz singer
Related Idioms
  • Like Pearl Bailey: Used informally to describe someone with a particularly engaging, soulful, or charismatic stage presence.
    • She owned the room with a charm like Pearl Bailey.
Noun
  1. United States singer (1918-1990)