Sleeping Beauty

American  

noun

1. a beautiful princess, the heroine of a popular fairy tale, awakened from a charmed sleep by the kiss of the prince who is her true love.

2. (italics) the fairy tale itself.

3. (italics) a ballet (1889) by Tchaikovsky.

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“Sleeping Beauty” Cultural  

1. A fairy tale from the collection of Charles Perrault, about a beautiful princess cast into a deep sleep through a jealous fairy's curse. Sleeping Beauty is awakened at last by the kiss of a prince.

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Example Sentences

Alicia is bringing Aurora to life for the stage adaptation of Sleeping Beauty by Central Theatre in Chatham this festive period.

From BBC

But within a matter of years, he is appearing on stage in Sleeping Beauty.

From BBC

Fanning: I was in “Maleficent” and I played Sleeping Beauty, so like Disney princess in pink.

From Los Angeles Times

Sleeping Beauty Castle, the It’s a Small World facade and even the mountains of Cars Land are now recognizable Southern California landmarks.

From Los Angeles Times

The “castle collection” is just that, featuring regal wear and jewelry inspired by Sleeping Beauty Castle, while the “vault collection” is where all those seeking Disneyland nostalgia will want to head.

From Los Angeles Times