queen Definition and Meaning in English (queen definition)

noun
Quick Answer • Definition

Queen definition: A female monarch who rules a kingdom or empire.

Definitions of Queen

  1. 1noun

    A female monarch who rules a kingdom or empire.

  2. 2noun

    The wife of a king.

  3. 3noun

    The most powerful piece in the game of chess.

Example Sentences

“The queen delivered a speech to her subjects.”

“She moved her queen to capture the opponent's rook.”

“Queen Victoria ruled for over sixty years.”

Inflected Word Forms

nounqueenship
nounqueendom
adjectivequeenly

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

queen beeidiom

A dominant or controlling woman in a group.

drag queenexpression

A man who dresses in women's clothes and performs for entertainment.

Queen of Heartsexpression

A playing card, or a character from Alice in Wonderland.

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