Cinderella

[ sin-duh-rel-uh ]

/ ˌsɪn dəˈrɛl ə /

noun

a heroine of a fairy tale or folk tale who is maltreated by a malevolent stepmother but achieves happiness and marries a prince through the benevolent intervention of a fairy godmother.

(italics) the tale itself, the earliest version of which is in Chinese and dates from the 9th century a.d.

(italics) a ballet (1945) with musical score by Sergei Prokofiev.

a person or thing of merit, undeservedly neglected or forced into a wretched or obscure existence.

a person or thing that achieves unexpected or sudden success or recognition, especially after obscurity, neglect, or misery (often used attributively): Which team will find themselves the Cinderella of this year’s college basketball season?

Origin of Cinderella

First recorded in 1840–50; partial translation of French Cendrillon “Little Ashes,” from Charles Perrault’s Cendrillon, ou la petite pantoufle de verre “Cinderella, or the Little Glass Slipper” (1697)

Words nearby Cinderella

cinder, cinder block, cinder concrete, cinder cone, cinder dick, Cinderella, cinder patch, cinder track, Cindy, cine, cineangiocardiography

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Example sentences from the Web for Cinderella

It was a Cinderella story, being discovered at a sporting event.
World Cup Fan Axelle Despiegelaere Already Dropped From L’Oreal; Forever 21 Fired Chrissy Teigan For Being "Fat"|The Fashion Beast Team|July 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In Western schools, students are encouraged to speak their minds after reading stories like “Cinderella.”
China’s Schools Teaches Kids to Take Tests, Obey the State, and Not Much More|Junheng Li|November 30, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The Master of Ceremonies for the affair was dressed as the Royal Footman from Cinderella, Major Domo.
The Most Ridiculous Parts of Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon’s Vow Renewal|Kevin Fallon|May 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Mariah Carey shut down Disneyland and dressed like Cinderella for her fifth anniversary.
The Most Ridiculous Parts of Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon’s Vow Renewal|Kevin Fallon|May 1, 2013|DAILY BEAST

In 2010 she began seeing Ray J, whose sister, Brandy, had costarred with Whitney in Cinderella in 1997.
Speed Read: Juiciest Bits From Cissy Houston’s ‘Remembering Whitney’|Melissa Leon|January 31, 2013|DAILY BEAST
This made Cinderella's lot still harder, for it was she who ironed her sisters' linen and plaited their ruffles.
The Tales of Mother Goose|Charles Perrault
And as this little lady stood, fingering her wand and looking lovingly and laughingly at Cinderella, the girl knew not what to do.
Edmund Dulac's Picture-Book for the French Red Cross|Edmund Dulac
Then said the second sister: "It is we who have seen the truly wonderful things, Cinderella."
Everychild|Louis Dodge
"Then, mother," he began, "Cinderella is——" and then he stopped.
Sue, A Little Heroine|L. T. Meade
The fairy then said to Cinderella: “Now here are all the means for going to the ball; are you not pleased?”
Bo-Peep Story Books|Anonymous

British Dictionary definitions for Cinderella

Cinderella

/ (ˌsɪndəˈrɛlə) /

noun

a girl who achieves fame after being obscure

a poor, neglected, or unsuccessful person or thing
(as modifier)a Cinderella service within the NHS

(modifier) relating to dramatic successa Cinderella story

Word Origin for Cinderella

C19: after Cinderella, the heroine of a fairy tale who is aided by a fairy godmother

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for Cinderella

“Cinderella”

A fairy tale from the collection of Charles Perrault. Cinderella, a young girl, is forced by her stepmother and stepsisters to do heavy housework and relaxes by sitting among the cinders by the fireplace. One evening, when the prince of the kingdom is holding a ball, Cinderella's fairy godmother visits her, magically dresses her for the ball, turns a pumpkin into a magnificent carriage for her, warns her not to stay past midnight, and sends her off. Cinderella captivates the prince at the ball but leaves just as midnight is striking, and in her haste she drops a slipper; as the story is usually told in English, the slipper is made of glass. She returns home with her fine clothes turned back into rags and her carriage a pumpkin again. The prince searches throughout the kingdom for the owner of the slipper. Cinderella is the only one whom it fits, and the prince marries her.

notes for “Cinderella”

The name Cinderella is sometimes applied to a person or group that undergoes a sudden transformation, such as an athletic team that loses frequently and then starts to win steadily.

单词	cinderella
释义	Cinderella [ sin-duh-rel-uh ] / ˌsɪn dəˈrɛl ə / noun a heroine of a fairy tale or folk tale who is maltreated by a malevolent stepmother but achieves happiness and marries a prince through the benevolent intervention of a fairy godmother. (italics) the tale itself, the earliest version of which is in Chinese and dates from the 9th century a.d. (italics) a ballet (1945) with musical score by Sergei Prokofiev. a person or thing of merit, undeservedly neglected or forced into a wretched or obscure existence. a person or thing that achieves unexpected or sudden success or recognition, especially after obscurity, neglect, or misery (often used attributively): Which team will find themselves the Cinderella of this year’s college basketball season? Origin of Cinderella First recorded in 1840–50; partial translation of French Cendrillon “Little Ashes,” from Charles Perrault’s Cendrillon, ou la petite pantoufle de verre “Cinderella, or the Little Glass Slipper” (1697) Words nearby Cinderella cinder, cinder block, cinder concrete, cinder cone, cinder dick, Cinderella, cinder patch, cinder track, Cindy, cine, cineangiocardiography Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Cinderella It was a Cinderella story, being discovered at a sporting event. World Cup Fan Axelle Despiegelaere Already Dropped From L’Oreal; Forever 21 Fired Chrissy Teigan For Being "Fat"\|The Fashion Beast Team\|July 11, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In Western schools, students are encouraged to speak their minds after reading stories like “Cinderella.” China’s Schools Teaches Kids to Take Tests, Obey the State, and Not Much More\|Junheng Li\|November 30, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The Master of Ceremonies for the affair was dressed as the Royal Footman from Cinderella, Major Domo. The Most Ridiculous Parts of Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon’s Vow Renewal\|Kevin Fallon\|May 1, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Mariah Carey shut down Disneyland and dressed like Cinderella for her fifth anniversary. The Most Ridiculous Parts of Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon’s Vow Renewal\|Kevin Fallon\|May 1, 2013\|DAILY BEAST In 2010 she began seeing Ray J, whose sister, Brandy, had costarred with Whitney in Cinderella in 1997. Speed Read: Juiciest Bits From Cissy Houston’s ‘Remembering Whitney’\|Melissa Leon\|January 31, 2013\|DAILY BEAST This made Cinderella's lot still harder, for it was she who ironed her sisters' linen and plaited their ruffles. The Tales of Mother Goose\|Charles Perrault And as this little lady stood, fingering her wand and looking lovingly and laughingly at Cinderella, the girl knew not what to do. Edmund Dulac's Picture-Book for the French Red Cross\|Edmund Dulac Then said the second sister: "It is we who have seen the truly wonderful things, Cinderella." Everychild\|Louis Dodge "Then, mother," he began, "Cinderella is——" and then he stopped. Sue, A Little Heroine\|L. T. Meade The fairy then said to Cinderella: “Now here are all the means for going to the ball; are you not pleased?” Bo-Peep Story Books\|Anonymous British Dictionary definitions for Cinderella Cinderella / (ˌsɪndəˈrɛlə) / noun a girl who achieves fame after being obscure a poor, neglected, or unsuccessful person or thing (as modifier)a Cinderella service within the NHS (modifier) relating to dramatic successa Cinderella story Word Origin for Cinderella C19: after Cinderella, the heroine of a fairy tale who is aided by a fairy godmother Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to Cinderella Where Did “Cinderella Story” Come From?Today, there are over 500 variants of Cinderella in Europe alone. It’s no surprise, then, that describing something as a Cinderella story has become a go-to reference for English speakers worldwide. READ MORE Cultural definitions for Cinderella “Cinderella” A fairy tale from the collection of Charles Perrault. Cinderella, a young girl, is forced by her stepmother and stepsisters to do heavy housework and relaxes by sitting among the cinders by the fireplace. One evening, when the prince of the kingdom is holding a ball, Cinderella's fairy godmother visits her, magically dresses her for the ball, turns a pumpkin into a magnificent carriage for her, warns her not to stay past midnight, and sends her off. Cinderella captivates the prince at the ball but leaves just as midnight is striking, and in her haste she drops a slipper; as the story is usually told in English, the slipper is made of glass. She returns home with her fine clothes turned back into rags and her carriage a pumpkin again. The prince searches throughout the kingdom for the owner of the slipper. Cinderella is the only one whom it fits, and the prince marries her. notes for “Cinderella” The name Cinderella is sometimes applied to a person or group that undergoes a sudden transformation, such as an athletic team that loses frequently and then starts to win steadily. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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Cinderella

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British Dictionary definitions for Cinderella

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