Simple Definition of princess

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princess

noun

ˈprɪnsəs How to pronounce princess (audio)
British ˌprɪnˈsɛs
plural princesses
1
: a female member of a royal family
especially : a daughter or granddaughter of a king or queen
2
: the wife of a prince
Princess Diana
3
informal + sometimes disapproving : a usually attractive girl or woman who is treated with special attention and kindness
a pop music princess
She's just a stuck-up princess.

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“Princess.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/princess. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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