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单词 princesses
释义

princess

1 of 2

noun

prin·​cess ˈprin(t)-səs How to pronounce princess (audio)
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

princess

2 of 2

adjective

prin·​cess ˈprin(t)-səs How to pronounce princess (audio)
ˈprin-ˌses,
 (usually British)  prin-ˈses
variants or princesse
prin-ˈses How to pronounce princess (audio)
: close-fitting and usually with gores from neck to flaring hemline
a princess gown

Synonyms

Noun

  • diva
  • goddess
  • queen
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Example Sentences

Noun She's just a stuck-up princess. as the reigning princess of pop music, she exerts an enormous influence over teens
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Still, at the end of World War II, Elizabeth, then a young princess, had stood alongside a smiling Churchill on V-Day, waving to jubilant crowds celebrating victory over Nazi Germany and hopeful about Britain’s future. Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2022 Bailey recalled receiving support from her grandparents during the backlash, who reminded her of the impact a Black princess on the big screen would have. Wilson Chapman, Variety, 9 Sep. 2022 A day later, Lillian Chang arrived at the center to pick up her award for being named first princess in the Miss Taiwanese American pageant. Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 She was born a princess, too, to the House of Glücksburg family. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 27 Aug. 2022 Madison Kent, daughter of Crawford County Sheriff Scott Kent and his wife Kimberly, was the festival's 2021 princess. Gere Goble, The Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2022 Heart set on becoming a princess, Lisa Simpson is surprised to learn being bad might be more fun. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 22 Aug. 2022 In Greek mythology, the heroic Perseus is credited with vanquishing a monster and saving a princess. Joan Rusek, cleveland, 8 Aug. 2022 After all, who could resist a Scottish adventure featuring a tomboy princess and a queen who transforms into a bear? Meg Walters, EW.com, 28 July 2022
Adjective
Opt for the classic version, featuring an array of stories from beloved Disney and Pixar characters; try the Disney princess-specific calendar; or grab the Marvel edition. Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Actress Paige Hurd celebrated a milestone birthday over the weekend, entering her 30’s in princess fashion with a grand bash in Los Angeles. Rivea Ruff, Essence, 22 July 2022 The looks so far have included a sleek strapless Versace gown, a princess-style Chanel piece and a minimalist Gucci gown. Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 May 2022 Consider this the princess version of a naked dress. ELLE, 4 Apr. 2022 And John Carter, with its strange land, smart and feisty princess, loyal animal companion, noble group of underdogs, and its mysterious and villainous wizards, was another fairy tale. Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2022 Prior to Queen Elizabeth's statement, it had been expected that upon Charles's accession, Camilla would use the title of princess consort. Leena Kim, Town & Country, 5 Mar. 2022 Arguably the most popular nail-art design from the show thus far, Cassie's princess-pink oval nails with lines of diamonds down the middle were actually Davy's idea, which Minerva was more than happy to go along with. Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 6 Feb. 2022 And the creative director Virginie Viard’s spectacular princess-style gown only amplified this, punctuating her collection with a happily-ever-after grace note. New York Times, 10 Nov. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

French princesse princess, from prince

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1866, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

princess

noun

prin·​cess ˈprin-səs How to pronounce princess (audio)
-ˌses
: a daughter or granddaughter of a monarch : a female member of a royal family

princesses

noun

plural of princess
as in queens
a usually glamorous woman who is preeminent in her field of activity as the reigning princess of pop music, she exerts an enormous influence over teens

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • queens
  • divas
  • goddesses
  • priestesses
  • dive
  • high priestesses
  • prima donnas
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