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vedette

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • /vɪˈdɛt/
  • /vəˈdɛt/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -ɛt
  • CMU ARPABET: V IH0 D EH1 T Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

noun

Meaning 1

A sentinel, usually on horseback, stationed on the outpost of an army, to watch an enemy and give notice of danger.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

Topics: government, military, politics, war

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A cabaret performer, usually the main female artist of a show.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Italian vedettabor. French vedettebor. English vedette Borrowed from French vedette.