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. the eldest son and heir apparent of the British sovereign

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Prince of Wales ² 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 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

The Princess of Wales was pictured cheering from the sidelines as the Prince of Wales competed on a baking hot polo pitch for a charity cup.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

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

While Prince Harry and his family were at Highgrove, his brother, the Prince of Wales, was playing in a charity polo match in Windsor.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis visited British forces on board the flagship HMS Prince of Wales over the weekend.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

Manuel de Moya, tall and dapper, sporting a Prince of Wales ascot.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez