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
Recent Examples on the Web
Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
The Princess Bride sounds straightforward: a boy (Cary Elwes) meets a princess (Robin Wright) and sparks fly, but their love falters when she’s kidnapped by an evil monarch (Chris Sarandon).
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2024
Lucy is as fundamentally chipper as a Disney princess, though a bit hornier and more proficient with weaponry when the need arises.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
For her new Versace campaign, the Oscar winner has revived the big, curly mane from before her princess makeover.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 3 Apr. 2024
As far back as 1953’s Roman Holiday, when Audrey Hepburn played a princess who falls for a reporter, Hollywood has drawn on the formula of an asymmetrical romantic union between a celebrity and a regular person.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
With its myriad references to warbling princesses, cloying theme park animatronics, and lovable talking animals, Shrek was viewed by critics as a giant green middle finger to Katzenberg’s former employer.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
The princess, the granddaughter of Man Singh II, the last maharajah of Jaipur, India, now serves as deputy chief minister of Rajasthan.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2024
But some folks were offended when Disney shut down Splash Mountain because of the racist film that inspired the popular ride, and made plans to replace it with an attraction based on the company’s first Black princess.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
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
Noun
The combination appeared to be a hit with the princess, who wore the tiara and gown together again for the wedding of Prince Ferdinand and Princess Marie of Schwarzenberg in July, The Court Jeweller reported.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
The Princess Bride sounds straightforward: a boy (Cary Elwes) meets a princess (Robin Wright) and sparks fly, but their love falters when she’s kidnapped by an evil monarch (Chris Sarandon).
—Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2024
Lucy is as fundamentally chipper as a Disney princess, though a bit hornier and more proficient with weaponry when the need arises.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
For her new Versace campaign, the Oscar winner has revived the big, curly mane from before her princess makeover.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 3 Apr. 2024
As far back as 1953’s Roman Holiday, when Audrey Hepburn played a princess who falls for a reporter, Hollywood has drawn on the formula of an asymmetrical romantic union between a celebrity and a regular person.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2024
With its myriad references to warbling princesses, cloying theme park animatronics, and lovable talking animals, Shrek was viewed by critics as a giant green middle finger to Katzenberg’s former employer.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
The princess, the granddaughter of Man Singh II, the last maharajah of Jaipur, India, now serves as deputy chief minister of Rajasthan.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2024
But some folks were offended when Disney shut down Splash Mountain because of the racist film that inspired the popular ride, and made plans to replace it with an attraction based on the company’s first Black princess.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
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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“Princess.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/princess. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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