Sleeping Beauty

noun

: a princess of a fairy tale who is wakened from an enchanted sleep by the kiss of a prince

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Additionally, Mickey, Minnie, and friends will appear in new anniversary outfits while the entire park will be given a festive makeover, including the addition of a medallion on Sleeping Beauty Castle. —

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Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024 Disney fans will likely think of the princess in Sleeping Beauty who shares the name. —

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Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Sleeping Beauty

Word History

First Known Use

1729, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Sleeping Beauty was in 1729

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“Sleeping Beauty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sleeping%20Beauty. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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