Prince Charming

noun

: a suitor who fulfills the dreams of his beloved
also : a man of often specious charm toward women

Examples of Prince Charming in a Sentence

She was still waiting to meet her Prince Charming. He's no Prince Charming, but he's okay.
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Word History

Etymology

Prince Charming, hero of the fairy tale Cinderella by Charles Perrault

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Prince Charming was in 1855

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“Prince Charming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prince%20Charming. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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