Meaning of the word queen in English
What does queen mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
queen
US /kwiːn/
UK /kwiːn/
Noun
1.
the female ruler of an independent state, typically one who inherits the position by right of birth and holds it for life
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The Queen delivered her annual Christmas message.
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She was crowned Queen at a young age.
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2.
the most powerful chess piece, able to move any number of squares in any direction
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He moved his queen to capture the opponent's rook.
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Losing your queen early in the game can be a major setback.
Verb
1.
to make (a woman) a queen
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The people hoped to queen their beloved princess soon.
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They plan to queen her after the current monarch abdicates.
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