Barbra Streisand

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A famous American singer, actress and movie maker with a powerful voice

proper noun
/ˈbɑːrbɹə ˈstraɪsænd/

: Barbra Streisand

Many fans praised Barbra Streisand for her role in the classic film 'Funny Girl.'

Examples

Barbra Streisand won multiple Grammy Awards for her exceptional vocal performances.
Barbra Streisand remains an influential figure in the entertainment industry after decades of success.
I love Barbra Streisand's music.
Wow! Barbra Streisand is performing in concert tonight!
Barbra Streisand has captivated audiences with her powerful voice and has become an iconic presence in film and music.
Barbra Streisand was honored with an Academy Award for her remarkable performance in the movie 'Funny Girl.'
Barbra Streisand continues to inspire aspiring artists with her contributions to theater, film, and music.

Surface Forms

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Morphology

Barbra + Streisand

This is a referential proper name rather than a compositional phrase; knowing the tokens 'Barbra' and 'Streisand' does not allow a learner to infer the meaning 'famous American singer/actress/filmmaker'. Recognition of this MWE depends on cultural/world knowledge or prior exposure, not on transparent combination of constituent meanings.

Etymology

Barbra Streisand is the name of a famous American 'singer' and 'actress'. Imagine her strong voice filling a theater in the movie 'Funny Girl'. So, because she became so famous, the name now refers to that well-known performer.