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Definition of Ethel merman
1. Noun. United States singer who appeared in several musical comedies (1909-1984).
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ethel Merman
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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