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queen

Pronunciation: [/kwiːn/]

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queen: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use queen in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “royalty”

(noun) a female ruler of a country or territory. A queen is the wife of a king or a woman who rules a country in her own right.

Example

The queen greeted her subjects with a warm smile.

Example

The queen's authority was challenged by rebellious nobles.

Example

Who is the current queen of England?

Context: “chess”

(noun) the most powerful piece in a game of chess that can move in any direction. The queen is a valuable piece used to protect the king and attack the opponent's pieces.

Example

The queen moved diagonally to capture the opponent's rook.

Example

I lost my queen early in the chess game, so it was difficult to attack.

Example

Where should I position my queen to protect my king?

How to pronounce queen

Pronunciation: [/kwiːn/]

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