princeling

noun

prince·​ling ˈprin(t)s-liŋ 

: a petty or insignificant prince

Examples of princeling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With both Aegon and Aemond in the wind, that leaves the other princeling as a prospective blood heir to the Iron Throne — and the Greens already pulled one over on Rhaenyra once before. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026

His son grew up a princeling in his father’s shadow, undergoing none of the hardship that forged the father’s authority. — Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2026

Some princelings were profoundly disillusioned and decided on another life choice, which was to have fun and make money. — Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Dec. 2025

Since many of his fellow princelings served in the senior ranks, however, Xi was better attuned to the politics within the military. — Jonathan A. Czin, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above