Prince of Wales

American  

noun

1. a title conferred on the eldest son, or heir apparent, of the British sovereign.

2. Cape, a cape in W Alaska, on Bering Strait opposite the Russian Federation: the westernmost point of North America.

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Prince of Wales ¹ British  

noun

1. a cape in W Alaska, on the Bering Strait opposite the coast of the extreme northeast of Russia: the westernmost point of North America

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Prince of Wales ² British  

noun

1. the eldest son and heir apparent of the British sovereign

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Prince of Wales Cultural  

1. A title traditionally held by the male heir to the throne of Britain. (See Wales.)

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Etymology

Origin of Prince of Wales

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325

Example Sentences

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Prince of Wales

And while Team Sussex stumbled, the Prince of Wales was enjoying a trouble-free visit to Hastings, a place famous for a battle where William defeated Harold.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

Two F-35 jets then flew from the Prince of Wales to escort the Bear-F away from the Carrier Strike Group.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

Likewise the Prince of Wales, who declared an annual tax payment of £7.76m tax.

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026

The Prince of Wales arrived on an electric bus for an event about tackling climate change and protecting the environment, which was held at London's Guildhall.

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026

Vera Louise dressed him like the Prince of Wales and read him vivid stories.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison