princess
noun
a nonreigning female member of a royal family.
princesses
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pluralof princess.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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For years, archaeologists have debated why some ancient Egyptian princesses were buried with weapons.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
"All my daughter knows about princes or princesses is probably contained to a movie... she whispered to me and said, 'Where is his crown? Did he leave it in the car?'"
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
Each trade has its kings and queens, its princes and princesses.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026
Operating since 2002, Funky Divas & Dudes, like most of these party businesses, offers princesses, superheroes and other pop culture-inspired characters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
But in spite of the comical red imps, sparkling elves, and the gorgeous princes and princesses, Jo’s pleasure had a drop of bitterness in it.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
