crown princess

noun

1
: the wife of a crown prince
2
: a female heir apparent or heir presumptive to a crown or throne

Examples of crown princess in a Sentence

She is ice-skating's new crown princess.
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Norway’s crown princess apologized for her contact with Epstein. — semafor.com, 3 Feb. 2026 The crown princess has a foundation focused on countering bullying and promoting well-being among the young. — Jasmina Nielsen, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2022 The upcoming trial of the son of Norway’s crown princess has rocked the already beleaguered royal family. — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026 Beatrix, first as crown princess and later as queen, continued to use the tiara, although with a more restrained use, often combining it with other pieces of the ensemble or reserving it for very specific diplomatic appointments. — Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crown princess

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of crown princess was in 1863

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crown princess

noun
1
: the wife of a crown prince
2
: the princess next in line for a crown or throne
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