noun
princess
prihn-SEHS
noun
1
A female member of a royal family, especially a daughter or granddaughter of a monarch.
"The princess greeted well-wishers outside the cathedral."
2
Informal: a girl or woman regarded as spoiled or overly demanding.
"Stop acting like such a princess and help clean up."
How to Use Princess
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA female royal, or informally, someone (often a child) treated as if she deserves special pampering.
When to use it
The "spoiled person" sense is informal and can be mildly insulting.
Common pairings
fairy-tale princess
act like a princess
daddy's little princess
Word Forms
princesses plural, Princesses plural
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Etymology
From Old French princesse, formed from prince plus the feminine suffix -ess.