Prince Albert

noun

Prince Al·​bert -ˈal-bərt How to pronounce Prince Albert (audio)
: a double-breasted frock coat with the upper part fitted to the body

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Word History

Etymology

Prince Albert Edward (later Edward VII king of England)

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Prince Albert was in 1873

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Cite this Entry

“Prince Albert.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prince%20Albert. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

Prince Albert

noun
Prince Al·​bert prin-ˈsal-bərt How to pronounce Prince Albert (audio)
: a long double-breasted coat

Geographical Definition

Prince Albert

geographical name

Prince Al·​bert ˈal-bərt How to pronounce Prince Albert (audio)
city on the North Saskatchewan River in central Saskatchewan, Canada population 35,129

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