princess
pronunciation
How to pronounce princess in British English:
UK [ˌprɪnˈses]
How to pronounce princess in American English:
US [ˈprɪnses]
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- Noun:
- a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
Word Origin
- princess (n.)
- late 14c., "woman of royal or noble birth; daughter or wife of a ruler or prince; female ruler," a native formation, or else from Old French princesse, fem. of prince (see prince). Compare Medieval Latin principissa, Italian principessa. As a colloquial form of address to a woman or girl, it is recorded from 1924 (as a term of address to a lover, early 15c.).
Antonym
Example
- 1. The princess bride is sarcastic , instead of sentimental .
- 2. Thousands turned out to pay tribute to the " people 's princess " during her funeral procession .
- 3. By the princess and restored her beauty .
- 4. Princess aiko was back to school on monday .
- 5. Thousands of would-be stars dreamed of being a hollywood prince or princess .