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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

During the event, the actress was also joined by The Golden Bachelorette star Mark Anderson after the two sparked dating rumors with their matching Cinderella and Prince Charming Halloween costumes in October. —

Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024 Like magic, tall handsome Moby burst back to life on stage playing Prince Charming, serenading his co-star with song, then mounting a horse and riding off stage. —

Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 24 Nov. 2024 Which is more likely to get Prince Charming to come rushing back in to rescue you? —

Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 The dog, who the family named Prince Charming, arrived at the shelter with dozens of other dogs after a big animal abuse bust case, Westbrook said. —

Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Prince Charming

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

See more words from the same year

Cite this Entry

Style

“Prince Charming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prince%20Charming. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.

Copy Citation