Prince Charming

noun

: a suitor who fulfills the dreams of his beloved
also : a man of often specious charm toward women

Examples of Prince Charming in a Sentence

She was still waiting to meet her Prince Charming. He's no Prince Charming, but he's okay.
Recent Examples on the Web In addition to the actors who portray characters such as Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Cinderella and Prince Charming in the parks and nearby hotels, Magic United includes hosts, trainers, leads and other workers who support them. Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024 Don’t worry, Once Upon a Time fans: the real-life love story between Snow White and Prince Charming is still going strong! Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024 Although the show switched it up by casting a Brit, Grant was no Prince Charming, and viewers could sense a breakup brewing with Shayne Lamas from a mile away. Madeline Boardman, EW.com, 26 Mar. 2024 Rita Ora will take on the role of the Queen of Hearts, while Brandy and Paolo Montalban will reprise their roles as Cinderella and Prince Charming from Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella musical television film, which premiered in 1997. Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024 In addition to Brandy's lovely Cinderella, the wonderful and wonderfully diverse cast can count its Prince Charming, Paolo Montalbán, and wicked stepmother, Bernadette Peters, as highlights. EW.com, 4 Mar. 2024 Now married to his own Prince Charming and father to a 10-year-old daughter, Cedric recounts his own exploits and feats of derring-do to his young daughter preparing to follow in his footsteps. Ben Croll, Variety, 20 Feb. 2024 Watch the video above to see how a little love saved Prince Charming. Allison Moses, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2024 When Steve turns out to be more Hannibal Lecter than Prince Charming, their relationship takes an unappetizing turn. Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 25 Nov. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Prince Charming, hero of the fairy tale Cinderella by Charles Perrault

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Prince Charming was in 1855

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“Prince Charming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prince%20Charming. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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