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
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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
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 Nov. 2024
Her life in the spotlight and tragic death have fascinated the public since the day she was born -- as the King of Rock and Roll's princess.
—Claire Pedersen, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2024
Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
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
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Noun
In the classic black-and-white film Roman Holiday, Audrey Hepburn's character, a princess who is bored with her royal life, cuts her hair into a short, curly crop with baby bangs—a meaningful symbol of her desire for freedom.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 Nov. 2024
Her life in the spotlight and tragic death have fascinated the public since the day she was born -- as the King of Rock and Roll's princess.
—Claire Pedersen, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Cassie also frequently praises Fine’s parenting on social media, and shares peeks into his girl-dad duties — which include everything from princess dress-up sessions and Spice Girls dance parties to skating lessons and tropical family vacations.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
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
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“Princess.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/princess. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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