Main Entry: ¹prin·cess

Pronunciation: \ˈprin(t)-səs, ˈprin-ˌses, (usual British) prin-ˈses\

Function: noun

Date: 14th century

1 archaic : a woman having sovereign power
2 : a female member of a royal family; especially : a daughter or granddaughter of a sovereign
3 : the consort of a prince
4 : one likened to a princess; especially : a woman of high rank or of high standing in her class or profession <a pop music princess>