queen
word
/ˈkwin/
kween
/kwˈiːn/
kween
Definition
A queen is a female ruler of a country or the wife of a king. In chess, it is also the most powerful piece.
Usage & Nuances
Use 'queen' for royalty, and also in chess. 'Queen' can sometimes be used informally to praise a woman ('You’re a queen'), but that meaning depends a lot on tone and context. In history and news, common phrases include 'the queen', 'queen of England', and 'queen consort'.
Spanish: reinaPortuguese (BR): rainhaPortuguese (PT): rainhaChinese (Simplified): 女王 - 王后Chinese (Traditional): 女王 - 王后Hindi: रानीArabic: مَلِكةBengali: রানী - রাণী (শাসক)Russian: королеваJapanese: 女王 - クイーン（チェス）Vietnamese: nữ hoàngKorean: 여왕 - 퀸(체스)Turkish: kraliçeUrdu: ملکہIndonesian: ratu
Example Sentences
The king and queen live in the palace.
basic
She walked in like a queen, and everyone noticed.
natural
The queen waved to the crowd.
basic
In chess, the queen can move in many directions.
basic
My little niece wants to be a queen for Halloween.
natural
You handled that meeting like a queen.
natural