Definitions

1. noun

A secondary female role in a play, especially in an opera or musical comedy, often comedic and lively.

“The actress played the role of a soubrette in the 19th-century opera.”

2. noun

A lively, charming, and vivacious woman, often described as flirtatious or provocative.

“The soubrette of the social scene was known for her captivating smile and infectious laugh.”

3. noun

A secondary female character in a film, play, or novel, often serving as a foil to the main female protagonist.

“The soubrette in the novel played a crucial role in revealing the main character’s true nature.”