Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A specific person: Katherine Cornell was a United States actress, particularly celebrated for her work in theatrical productions performed on Broadway.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The biography details the life and career of Katherine Cornell.
  • Katherine Cornell was renowned for her powerful stage presence.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Cultural Reference: The name is used to refer to a significant figure in 20th-century American theater history.
  • The style of acting pioneered by Katherine Cornell influenced a generation of performers.

Variants and Related Words

• Cornellian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Katherine Cornell or her work (a rare, derived term).
  • The critic described the performance as having a Cornellian grandeur.

Synonyms

• Stage actress: A female actor who performs in theater.
• Thespian: A formal or literary term for an actor or actress.

Related Phrases

• "A Cornell production": May refer to a theatrical production in which Katherine Cornell starred or which was produced by her.
  • The revival aimed to capture the magic of a classic Cornell production.

Related Idioms

Noun

1. United States actress noted for her performances in Broadway plays (1893-1974)