prince

noun
UK: /prɪns/
US: /prɪns/

  1. A male member of a royal family, especially the son or grandson of a king or queen.

    1. The prince waved to the crowd. [ ] [ ]
    2. The young prince inherited the throne after his father's unexpected passing. [ ] [ ]

  2. The male ruler of a small state or principality.

    1. The prince ruled wisely and justly. [ ] [ ]
    2. Prince Albert governed his small nation with fairness and encouraged economic growth. [ ] [ ]

  3. A man who is considered to be particularly attractive or charming.

    1. She dreamed of finding her prince. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many considered him a prince among men because of his kindness and generosity. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

royal monarch ruler heir

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "prince" in English means: A male member of a royal family, especially the son or grandson of a king or queen., The male ruler of a small state or principality., A man who is considered to be particularly attractive or charming..

The phonetic transcription of "prince" is /prɪns/ in British English and /prɪns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "prince": royal, monarch, ruler, heir.

Example usage of "prince": "The prince waved to the crowd.". More examples on the page.