princess

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noun

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

princess

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adjective

prin·​cess ˈprin(t)-səs 

ˈprin-ˌses

(usually British) prin-ˈses

variants or princesse

prin-ˈses 

: close-fitting and usually with gores from neck to flaring hemline

a princess gown

Synonyms of princess

Noun

• queen
• diva

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Playful, candy-colored, and instantly recognizable, the print screams Y2K princess energy, with endless variations to match. —Amanda Le, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026

Still, she’s remembered less as the architect of the Dali phenomenon, and more as the princess of his enchanted forest. —Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026

Adjective

As two snotty rich girls, Kate Vernon and Emily Longstreth are positively princess, convincing in their cool bitchiness. —Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026

Samantha Neill wanted a princess experience for her daughters on their first trip to Walt Disney World in January. —Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

French princesse princess, from prince

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1866, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing princess

• crown princess
• passenger princess

Rhymes for princess

• princesse

Kids Definition

princess

noun

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