prince (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈprɪns/
Definition
The son of a king or queen, or the husband of a princess.
Examples
The prince is expected to inherit the throne from his father.
She dreamed of marrying a prince and living in a castle.
The royal family announced the birth of their new prince.
How to Use prince
- prince charming (collocation)
- An idealized, handsome, and heroic male romantic hero, often from a fairy tale. — "Every young girl dreams of meeting her Prince Charming."
- crown prince (collocation)
- The heir apparent to a throne. — "The crown prince is being trained to take over the country's leadership."
- prince consort (collocation)
- The husband of a reigning queen. — "The queen's husband served as the prince consort."
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