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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On The Charmings, Snow White and husband Prince Charming (Christopher Rich) awaken from a thousand-year spell and try to adapt to life in present-day Burbank, with the princess working in a department store. Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2026 That’s what happened between Midleton and her real-life Prince Charming, Prince William. Christopher Luu, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026 When Steve turns out to be more Hannibal Lecter than Prince Charming, their relationship takes an unappetizing turn. Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026 At midnight, Sophie leaves the ball without telling Benedict her name, as the Bridgerton searches all throughout London for her true identity—much like Prince Charming and Cinderella. Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 29 Jan. 2026 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 1 Jun. 2026.

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