princess

n. a female member of a royal family, especially the daughter of a king or queen.

n. a female member of a royal family, most commonly the daughter or granddaughter of a reigning monarch.

“The princess waved to the crowds from the balcony of the palace.”

“Historical accounts suggest the princess played a significant role in diplomatic negotiations, despite her lack of official executive power.”

n. the wife of a prince or the female ruler of a small country called a principality.

n. the consort of a prince or a female sovereign who rules a principality in her own right.

“She became a princess after marrying the king's eldest son.”

“Upon her marriage into the reigning house, she was formally granted the title of princess and assumed various charitable patronages.”

n. a girl or woman who acts like she is more important than others or expects to be treated perfectly.

n. a derogatory term for a person perceived as vain, entitled, or demanding special treatment.

“Stop acting like such a princess and help us clean up the kitchen.”

“The director complained that the lead actor was being a total princess, demanding a specific brand of mineral water and a private trailer.”

Informal · American English

n. a sweet name used for a young girl by her parents or family.

n. a term of endearment used by adults when addressing a young girl.

“Goodnight, my little princess, sleep well.”

“He often referred to his youngest daughter as his princess, a habit that continued well into her teenage years.”

Informal