Prince Charming

noun

: a man who is handsome, brave, polite, etc., and would be a perfect husband or boyfriend

Full Definition of PRINCE CHARMING

: a suitor who fulfills the dreams of his beloved; also : a man of often specious charm toward women

See Prince Charming defined for English-language learners

Prince Charming, hero of the fairy tale Cinderella by Charles Perrault

First Known Use: 1856

Next Word in the Dictionary: prince consortPrevious Word in the Dictionary: Prince Charles spanielAll Words Near: Prince Charming

What made you want to look up Prince Charming? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears