crown princess
Americannoun
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the wife of a crown prince.
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a female heir presumptive or heir apparent to a throne.
noun
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the wife of a crown prince
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the female heir to a sovereign throne
Etymology
Origin of crown princess
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on a waiting list for a lung transplant, the country's royal household has said.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Brende's home country of Norway has seen several public figures drawn into the controversy, including Crown Princess Mette-Marit and diplomats Mona Juul and Terje Rød-Larsen.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
The royal palace said on Wednesday that Crown Princess Mette-Marit had postponed a private trip "until further notice", without giving further details.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026
A few months earlier, we’d cruised the Crown Princess for our anniversary trip.
From Salon • Jul. 20, 2025
Italy, appearing in Turin, Milan, Venice, and Rome, where Crown Princess Marie Jose invited her to give a special performance for her family and guests at the Quirinal Palace.
From "The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" by Russell Freedman
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