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queens

Pronunciation: [kwinz]

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Learn how to use queens in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “royalty”

(noun) a queen is a female ruler of a country or a royal family. She is often the wife of a king or holds a position of power by herself.

Example

Queen Elizabeth was the monarch of the United Kingdom for many years.

Example

There is no queen in this country because it is a republic.

Example

Who was the first queen of England?

Context: “social”

(noun) in a social context, a queen can refer to a woman who is admired and respected for her qualities, style, or achievements.

Example

She walks into the room like she owns it; she truly is a queen.

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Even though she had the title, she didn't act like a queen at all.

Example

What makes a person feel like a queen?

Context: “games”

(noun) in some games, especially chess, the queen is a powerful piece that can move in many directions.

Example

The queen captured the knight in one move.

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Without a queen, the chess game became much harder for her.

Example

How many squares can the queen move in chess?

Context: “entertainment”

(noun) in drag culture, a 'queen' or drag queen is usually a man who dresses as a woman to entertain and perform, often with extravagant costumes.

Example

The drag queen stole the show with her amazing performance.

Example

He wasn't feeling confident enough to perform as a queen that night.

Example

What does it take to become a successful drag queen?

How to pronounce queens

Pronunciation: [kwinz]

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