Noun
United States singer who appeared in several musical comedies (1909-1984)
Source: WordNetIncludes musical salutes to Broadway trailblazers Ethel Merman, Bernadette Peters and Audra McDonald. Source: Internet
Ethel Merman —in her last film appearance—plays a shell-shocked male soldier who is convinced he is Ethel Merman. Source: Internet
Sondheim agreed, but Ethel Merman – cast as Mama Rose – had just finished Happy Hunting with an unknown composer (Harold Karr) and lyricist (Matt Dubey). Source: Internet
The song "There's No Business Like Show Business" became " Ethel Merman 's trademark." Source: Internet
It was with Ethel Merman. Source: Internet