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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The show’s fifth season kicked off with Joe (Badgley) back in New York City, where the show began, with his wife Kate Lockwood (Charlotte Ritchie) by his side and a new persona as America’s Prince Charming. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025 In October 2024, a Prince Charming spinoff was announced, with Wonka (2023) director Paul King at the helm and Chris Hemsworth reportedly in talks to wear the crown. James Mercadante, EW.com, 30 Mar. 2025 The meeting doesn’t end up going as planned, as King Harold conspires with the Fairy Godmother (voiced by Jennifer Saunders) to break Shrek and Fiona apart and pair the princess with Prince Charming (voiced by Rupert Everett). Jane Lacroix, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025 Freeing Prince Charming As an ardent feminist, Cavallo found writing Rebel Girls came so naturally to her that the entire book was written in four months. Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 27 Mar. 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 29 Apr. 2025.

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