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princesses

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈpɹɪnsɛsɪz// UK //pɹˈɪnsɛsɪz// princess·es

n. female members of a royal family who are not the queen. They are usually the daughters or granddaughters of a king or queen.

n. the plural form of 'princess'; refers to female members of a royal house, typically daughters or granddaughters of a monarch. Often used to denote the wives of princes in certain royal traditions.


SIMPLE

The two princesses attended the royal wedding together.

CONTEXTUAL

In many classic fairy tales, the princesses must overcome difficult challenges before they can rule their kingdoms.

COMPLEX

The historical record details how the princesses were often used as political pawns, married off to foreign dignitaries to secure fragile peace treaties between rival nations.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'princess'; the final syllable is pronounced with a long 'iz' sound.

Pitfall

the princess's are herethe princesses are hereLearners often confuse the plural suffix '-es' with the possessive apostrophe '-s' for words ending in 's'.

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