English

Proper noun

Cinderella

1. A popular fairy tale embodying a classic folk tale myth-element of unjust oppression and triumphant reward.
2. The main character in this story, a mistreated and impoverished girl. At a royal ball she meets a handsome prince who later identifies her with a dropped article, most commonly a slipper, and removes her from her poverty.
3. (rare) A female given name

Derived terms

Translations

Noun

Cinderella ‎(plural Cinderellas)

1. (by analogy) A mistreated and impoverished girl.
2. (attributive) Rising unexpectedly from obscurity to success, as a Cinderella team.
3. (attributive) Neglected and denied resources, as a Cinderella service.
4. (philately) 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.
5. (rare, pejorative) A woman employed to clean, especially to remove ash from stoves and fireplaces.

References

• L. N. and M. Williams, Cinderella Stamps, London, Heinemann, 1970

English

Noun

cinderella ‎(plural cinderellas)

1. Alternative form of Cinderella
2. (philately) A cinderella stamp.

See also

• cinderella stamp