American Dictionary
Definition Cinderella in American English
Cinderella noun
[countable] noun
/ˌsɪndəˈrelə/
Cinderella is the main character in a famous children’s story. She is a poor girl, badly treated by her stepsisters but, in the end, thanks to the power of magic, she is able to marry the rich attractive Prince Charming.
Example
Elementary education has long been the Cinderella of the educational system.
2
relating to someone who suddenly becomes rich, famous, or successful
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