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Sophie Tucker

Sophie Tucker

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An American stage singer and entertainer known for a powerful voice and bold performances
  • proper noun
: Sophie Tucker
  • Many consider Sophie Tucker one of the greatest female entertainers in vaudeville history.

Examples

  • The legendary Sophie Tucker captivated audiences with her powerful voice.

  • The museum held a special exhibition about the life and music of Sophie Tucker.

  • Sophie Tucker was famous for her bold personality and lively stage presence.

  • Did you know that Sophie Tucker was also a successful actress?

  • Sophie Tucker was renowned for her powerful voice and dynamic performances that captivated audiences.

  • Many people regard Sophie Tucker as an iconic figure in the history of American entertainment.

  • The documentary showcased the incredible career of Sophie Tucker, highlighting her contributions to vaudeville.

Surface Forms

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Morphology

Sophie + Tucker

This is a proper name composed of two personal name tokens; knowing the constituent words 'Sophie' and 'Tucker' does not allow a learner to infer the referent's identity, profession, or historical significance. Proper nouns are arbitrary labels cross-linguistically, so the meaning 'a vaudeville singer and entertainer' is not derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Sophie Tucker was an American singer and performer in old stage shows who became famous for a powerful voice and a big, bold personality. Her loud singing and funny, brave stage style made her stand out, so her name now brings to mind a bold, showy 'entertainer'.