Sleeping Beauty

noun

: a princess of a fairy tale who is wakened from an enchanted sleep by the kiss of a prince

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While some remakes have stayed true to the original, such as 2016's The Jungle Book and 2019's The Lion King, others have taken several liberties with the original story, including Maleficent starring Angelina Jolie, which gives more backstory on the Disney villain from Sleeping Beauty. Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024 Experience Sleeping Beauty like never before in this classical ballet-meets-modern technology production with dancers in glittering, glow-in-the-dark costumes. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2024 Additionally, Mickey, Minnie, and friends will appear in new anniversary outfits while the entire park will be given a festive makeover, including the addition of a medallion on Sleeping Beauty Castle. Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024 Bedding Of Sleeping Beauty Transform your bedroom with this upscale french linen sleeping suite, a durable and stylish bedding set that pairs well with any color and decor. Find it on AmazonFind it on Walmart These Cube Organizers Look Like Furniture Storage just got great. Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Sleeping Beauty 

Word History

First Known Use

1729, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Sleeping Beauty was in 1729

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“Sleeping Beauty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sleeping%20Beauty. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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