prin·cess
ˈprin(t)-səs 
ˈprin-ˌses,
(usually British) prin-ˈses
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
prin·cess
ˈprin(t)-səs
ˈprin-ˌses,
(usually British) prin-ˈses
variants
or princesse
: close-fitting and usually with gores from neck to flaring hemline
a princess gown
Synonyms
Examples of princess in a Sentence
Noun
She's just a stuck-up princess.
as the reigning princess of pop music, she exerts an enormous influence over teens
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Karla Adam, Washington Post, 24 Nov. 2023
The best part about being a princess has got to be the tiaras, right?
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2023
Juliet enters the church looking like some kind of Aryan virgin princess.
—Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 21 Nov. 2023
Thank you for all who made this special day happen and the beautiful princesses who tended to our guests!
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023
The camera then cut to the princess in the bathroom, retching.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2023
In another scene, the flush of young love between boy Orlando and a Russian princess is performed by two trans male teenagers who include testimony of their own healing, real-life bond.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 17 Nov. 2023
While wardrobe played a role in Diana’s resilience, there was one sartorial shield that seemed to protect the princess while in the spotlight: her sunglasses.
—Megan O'Sullivan, Vogue, 16 Nov. 2023
Photographers followed Diana relentlessly throughout her time in Paris, preventing the princess and Dodi from enjoying dinner at the Chez Benoit bistro.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Nov. 2023
Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023
Davis also designed the dress and coat for Moore’s daughter, Mia, who appeared at the inauguration in a princess-style blue dress with a matching coat and knit hat with pompoms.
—Maya Lora, Baltimore Sun, 28 Feb. 2023
Prince Harry was clubbing in Boujis at the weekend and Kate Middleton (pre-princess era) was stepping out in beautiful designer dresses and going rollerblading for charity — and so the royal beat became part of my job.
—Monique Jessen, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022
Opt for the classic version, featuring an array of stories from beloved Disney and Pixar characters; try the Disney princess-specific calendar; or grab the Marvel edition.
—Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022
Actress Paige Hurd celebrated a milestone birthday over the weekend, entering her 30’s in princess fashion with a grand bash in Los Angeles.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 22 July 2022
The looks so far have included a sleek strapless Versace gown, a princess-style Chanel piece and a minimalist Gucci gown.
—Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 May 2022
Consider this the princess version of a naked dress.
—ELLE, 4 Apr. 2022
And John Carter, with its strange land, smart and feisty princess, loyal animal companion, noble group of underdogs, and its mysterious and villainous wizards, was another fairy tale.
—Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2022
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Noun
For his part, Mohamed al-Fayed blamed the deaths of the princess and his son on a conspiracy — plotted by Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, and intelligence services — to prevent a Muslim from becoming stepfather to the future British king.
—Karla Adam, Washington Post, 24 Nov. 2023
The best part about being a princess has got to be the tiaras, right?
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2023
Juliet enters the church looking like some kind of Aryan virgin princess.
—Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 21 Nov. 2023
Thank you for all who made this special day happen and the beautiful princesses who tended to our guests!
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023
The camera then cut to the princess in the bathroom, retching.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2023
In another scene, the flush of young love between boy Orlando and a Russian princess is performed by two trans male teenagers who include testimony of their own healing, real-life bond.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 17 Nov. 2023
While wardrobe played a role in Diana’s resilience, there was one sartorial shield that seemed to protect the princess while in the spotlight: her sunglasses.
—Megan O'Sullivan, Vogue, 16 Nov. 2023
Photographers followed Diana relentlessly throughout her time in Paris, preventing the princess and Dodi from enjoying dinner at the Chez Benoit bistro.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Nov. 2023
Adjective
On his Instagram Stories, Martin also shared a mid-flight selfie from an airplane seat, holding a princess doll and looking out the window.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023
Davis also designed the dress and coat for Moore’s daughter, Mia, who appeared at the inauguration in a princess-style blue dress with a matching coat and knit hat with pompoms.
—Maya Lora, Baltimore Sun, 28 Feb. 2023
Prince Harry was clubbing in Boujis at the weekend and Kate Middleton (pre-princess era) was stepping out in beautiful designer dresses and going rollerblading for charity — and so the royal beat became part of my job.
—Monique Jessen, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2022
Opt for the classic version, featuring an array of stories from beloved Disney and Pixar characters; try the Disney princess-specific calendar; or grab the Marvel edition.
—Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022
Actress Paige Hurd celebrated a milestone birthday over the weekend, entering her 30’s in princess fashion with a grand bash in Los Angeles.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 22 July 2022
The looks so far have included a sleek strapless Versace gown, a princess-style Chanel piece and a minimalist Gucci gown.
—Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 May 2022
Consider this the princess version of a naked dress.
—ELLE, 4 Apr. 2022
And John Carter, with its strange land, smart and feisty princess, loyal animal companion, noble group of underdogs, and its mysterious and villainous wizards, was another fairy tale.
—Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2022
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prin·cess
ˈprin(t)-səs,
ˈprin-ˌses,
prin-ˈses
1
: a daughter or granddaughter of a monarch : a female member of a royal family
2
: the wife of a prince
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