princess
UK: /prɪnˈses/ | US: /ˈprɪnses/
n. the daughter of a monarch (king or queen)
n. the wife of a prince
n. (figurative) a woman regarded as having the status or qualities of a princess
The word "princess" originates from Old French princesse, derived from prince (Latin princeps, meaning "first in rank" or "ruler") combined with the feminine suffix -ess. The suffix -ess was adopted from Latin -issa (via Greek), specifically used to denote female counterparts to male titles (e.g., "actress," "goddess"). Over time, "princess" evolved to signify both familial relation (daughter of a monarch) and marital status (wife of a prince), reflecting hierarchical structures in European royalty.
The young princess waved to the crowd from the palace balcony.
She married a prince and became a princess of the realm.
Despite her title, the princess preferred a simple life.
The fairy tale featured a brave princess who rescued her kingdom.
Her graceful manners earned her the nickname "the office princess."