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.
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Prince Charming aims to overthrow Shrek as heir to the throne, which the laissez-faire ogre doesn’t even want in the first place. Skyler Trepel September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025 Alongside Gadot, the film starred Rachel Zegler as the titular Disney princess, Andrew Burnap as the Prince Charming stand-in Jonathan, Patrick Page as the Magic Mirror and Ansu Kabia as the Huntsman. Jack Dunn, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025 But every decision led me to find my personal Prince Charming. Julia Moore, People.com, 14 July 2025 Amira is pictured getting ready to meet her Prince Charming with help from her mother. Essence, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for Prince Charming

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 12 Sep. 2025.

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