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queue

Pronunciation: [kjuː]

Word

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

Context: “waiting”

(noun) a line of people or things waiting for something, like when you wait your turn at a store or to get on a bus. You stand in the queue until it's your turn.

Example

We stood in a long queue to get tickets for the concert.

Example

There was no queue at the museum, so we walked right in.

Example

How long is the queue at the coffee shop?

Context: “waiting”

(verb) to wait in line for something. Like if you need to buy a ticket or get into a place, you queue up behind other people.

Example

We queued for hours to enter the amusement park.

Example

They didn't queue properly, and it caused confusion among everyone waiting.

Example

Are we going to queue up for the movie tickets?

How to pronounce queue

Pronunciation: [kjuː]

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Sets with this word

Lessons with this word

  • Level A2

    Arrival

    Land, pass immigration and customs and leave the airport: English words for arrivals, baggage claim, lost luggage, shuttles and taxis, with audio.

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  • Level A2

    At the terminal

    Find your terminal, check in and hand over your bags: English words for the airport check-in desk, luggage and boarding passes, with audio.

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