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Definition of princess

princess

/ˈprɪn.sɛs/
prin · cess
Plural:princesses
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Adjective:princessly
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• noun

1

A female member of a royal family, especially the daughter or granddaughter of a reigning monarch or the wife of a prince.

Example

"The young princess greeted the crowd from the palace balcony during the national celebration."

2

A woman or girl who is regarded as spoiled, demanding, or overly accustomed to privilege and pampering.

Example

"She acted like a spoiled princess whenever things did not go her way at the office."

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• Nearby Words

princeliness
princeling
princely
princess
principal
principality
principally

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French princesse, formed by adding the feminine suffix -esse to prince (from Latin princeps, meaning 'first citizen' or 'chief').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Princess. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/princess
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