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.
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Meghan’s Prince Charming appears in the final episode, in which Meghan plans a brunch to celebrate her brand, As Ever. Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025 Like this Water sign, Anastasia initially comes off as hard-edged and competitive, but her vulnerability and longing to meet Prince Charming reflect Scorpio’s raging passion. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025 Following a downtrodden young woman, her wicked stepmother and spoiled stepsisters, and the Prince Charming who changes her life, Cinderella has seen many cinematic adaptations over the years. EW.com, 4 Mar. 2025 Mikey Madison’s lead character dreamed that a Prince Charming would transform her existence. Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Prince Charming

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 13 Mar. 2025.

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