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Prince Charming

noun

Definition of Prince Charming

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

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Examples of prince charming in a Sentence

  1. She was still waiting to meet her Prince Charming.

  2. He's no Prince Charming, but he's okay.

Origin and Etymology of prince charming

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

PRINCE CHARMING Defined for English Language Learners

Prince Charming

noun

Definition of Prince Charming for English Language Learners

  • : a man who is handsome, brave, polite, etc., and would be a perfect husband or boyfriend

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