prince

UK
/prɪns/
US
/prɪns/

Translations

princenoun
princes
pl
UK
/prɪns/
US
/prɪns/
The prince attended the royal ball.
Принц посетил королевский бал.
Additional translations
princeverb
princed
Past Simple
princed
Past Participle
princing
Gerund
Rare / archaic verb meaning to act as a prince or to elevate to princely rank.
Synonyms
treat like royalty
lord it over
act superior
behave like a prince
princeadjective
UK
/prɪns/
US
/prɪns/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a prince (e.g., "prince regent").

Definitions

princenoun
A male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen.
The prince was next in line for the throne after the king.
A nobleman of varying rank and status.
The prince held a grand feast at his estate for the local nobility.
A person or thing that is considered to be outstanding or excellent in a particular field.
He was known as the prince of poets in his time.
The male sovereign or monarch of a principality.
The prince signed the treaty on behalf of his principality.
princeverb
To act or behave like a prince; to play the role of a prince.
He princed about the ballroom, greeting every guest with regal poise.
princeadjective
Relating to or connected with a prince; of or befitting a prince.
The prince regent assumed the monarch's duties.