Prince Charming

noun

: a suitor who fulfills the dreams of his beloved
also : a man of often specious charm toward women

Examples of Prince Charming in a Sentence

She was still waiting to meet her Prince Charming. He's no Prince Charming, but he's okay.
Recent Examples on the Web Viewers can see Win driving on Tomorrowland Speedway and with family members on Prince Charming’s Regal Carrousel. Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 24 July 2024 Norwood starred as the storybook heroine for ABC’s 1997 television movie Cinderella, opposite Paolo Montalban as Prince Charming. Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 July 2024 At the same time, Prince Charming (Rupert Everett) plots to seize the throne to avenge his mother's death. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 15 July 2024 The two use a magic looking glass to check in on the present day, where it’s implied that Cinderella has been killed as the Queen of Hearts taunts Prince Charming (Paolo Montalban) with her glass slipper. Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for Prince Charming 

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Word History

Etymology

Prince Charming, hero of the fairy tale Cinderella by Charles Perrault

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Prince Charming was in 1855

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“Prince Charming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prince%20Charming. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.

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