queue
Pronunciation: [kjuː]
Word
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?
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