Cinderella.
A popular fairy tale embodying a classic folk tale myth-element of unjust oppression and triumphant reward.
Meaning & usage
A popular fairy tale embodying a classic folk tale myth-element of unjust oppression and triumphant reward.
The main character in this story, a mistreated and impoverished girl.
A female given name originating as a coinage.
Where this word comes from
From cinder + Italian -ella, as in little cinder girl. Compare French Cendrillon.
A mistreated and impoverished girl.
Something rising unexpectedly from obscurity to success, as a Cinderella team.
Something neglected and denied resources, as a Cinderella service.
Cinderella State
A procedure or surgery to reshape the feet.
A stamp or stamp-like label issued for purposes other than postal administration, not issued by a central government, or not listed in most general catalogues.
A woman employed to clean, especially to remove ash from stoves and fireplaces.
Where this word comes from
From cinder + Italian -ella, as in little cinder girl. Compare French Cendrillon.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.