ethel merman

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ethel merman

Ethel Merman performed on a Broadway stage.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Ethel Merman: A stage name referring to a specific, famous American singer and actress known for her powerful voice and leading roles in Broadway musical comedies during the 20th century. This is a proper noun identifying a unique individual.
Usage
  • The word Ethel Merman is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the person. It is not used with articles ('a', 'the') when referring to the individual herself.
  • Example:
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Ethel Merman starred in "Annie Get Your Gun."
    • Her performance is often compared to that of Ethel Merman.
    • The biography details the life of Ethel Merman.
Advanced Usage
  • The name can be used attributively to describe a style or quality reminiscent of her.
    • She has an Ethel Merman-like belt. (Meaning: a powerful singing voice similar to hers.)
  • Used in cultural references to symbolize Broadway or a particular era of musical theater.
    • That old theater has seen everyone from Ethel Merman to modern stars.
Variants and Related Words
  • Merman: While this is part of her stage surname, it is also a common noun (merman = a mythical male mermaid). They are distinct and not used interchangeably.
  • The Merman Legacy: Refers to her enduring influence in theater.
Synonyms
  • There are no true synonyms for a proper name. Contextual references include:
    • The First Lady of Broadway: A common honorary title for Ethel Merman.
    • A Broadway legend: A descriptive phrase that could include her.
Related Phrases
  • To belt like Merman: An informal phrase meaning to sing with a very loud, powerful, and clear chest voice, characteristic of her style.
    • The singer didn't just sing the number; she belted it like Merman.
Related Idioms
  • No specific idioms are formed from the name Ethel Merman. The name itself is a cultural reference point within idioms about performance, e.g., "having pipes like Ethel Merman" means possessing an exceptionally strong singing voice.
ethel merman

Ethel Merman performed on a Broadway stage.

Noun
  1. United States singer who appeared in several musical comedies (1909-1984)

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