Definition of Ethel Merman

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

Exact synonyms: Merman
Generic synonyms: Singer, Vocaliser, Vocalist, Vocalizer

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ethel Merman

Estremadura
Estrilda
Estronol
Estrébœuf
Estuary English
Esztergom
Et
Et-Tell
EtOH
Etch A Sketch
Eternal City
Ethan
Ethan Allen
Ethel
Ethel Barrymore
Ethel Merman (current term)
Ethel Waters
Ethelbert
Ethelred
Ethelred I
Ethelred II
Ethelred the Unready
Ether
Ethernet
Ethernets
Ethical Decalogue
Ethiop
Ethiopia
Ethiopian
Ethiopian Sign Language

Literary usage of Ethel Merman

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Best Plays by Burns Mantle, Louis Kronenberger (1899)
"In "Panama Hattie" the replacement of Ethel Merman with Frances Williams was hurtful, since Miss Williams' old-fashioned type of extroversion does not jibe ..."

2. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"I was leaning over in the opposite direction —Ethel Merman, quoted in Saturday Evening Post, 5 Mar. 1955 The old man leaned the mast with its wrapped sail ..."

3. Miami & the Florida Keys Alive! by Lisa Simundson (2001)
"A marvelous mix of celebrated stars followed, including Tallulah Bankhead, George C. Scott, Ethel Merman, Hal Holbrook, Eli Wallach, and Liza Minnelli, ..."

4. Waiter, There's a Horse in My Wine: A Treasury of Entertainment, Exploration by Jennifer "Chotzi" Rosen (2005)
"Predictably, the brassier wines stand out like Ethel Merman in a Trappist monastery. Oak garners ratings. Oak barrels are expensive and need to be replaced ..."

5. Jazz on Film and Video in the Library of Congress by Rebecca D. Clear (1994)
"... Dean Martin, Tony Martin, Harpo Marx, Ethel Merman, Patrice Munsel, Cole Porter, Martha Raye, Pat Rooney, Frank Sinatra, Ed Sullivan and Franchot Tone. ..."

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