First Known Use: 1883
Dictionary
diva
noun di·va \ˈdē-və\
: the main female singer in an opera company
: a famous and successful woman who is very attractive and fashionable; especially : an attractive and successful female performer or celebrity
plural divas or di·ve \-(ˌ)vā\
Full Definition of DIVA
1
a : prima donna 1 b : prima donna 2
2
: a usually glamorous and successful female performer or personality <a fashion diva>; especially : a popular female singer <pop divas>
See diva defined for English-language learners
See diva defined for kids
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of DIVA
Italian, literally, goddess, from Latin, feminine of divus divine, god — more at deity
Other Performing Arts Terms
Learn More About DIVA
Browse
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up diva? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).