Queen

Pronunciation: /kwin/

Definitions of queen

noun a female ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth

Example Sentences

A1 The queen wore a beautiful crown.

A2 The queen waved to the crowd from her carriage.

B1 The queen is known for her charitable work.

B2 The queen addressed the nation in a televised speech.

C1 The queen's reign has been marked by significant social reforms.

C2 The queen's coronation ceremony was attended by dignitaries from around the world.

Examples of queen in a Sentence

formal The queen of England is known for her grace and poise.

informal I heard that Sarah is going to be crowned prom queen.

slang Did you see that drama queen causing a scene at the party?

figurative She was the queen of the dance floor, moving with effortless grace.

Grammatical Forms of queen

• past tense: reigned
• plural: queens
• comparative: more queenly
• superlative: most queenly
• present tense: reigns
• future tense: will reign
• perfect tense: has reigned
• continuous tense: is reigning
• singular: queen
• positive degree: queen
• infinitive: to reign
• gerund: queening
• participle: reigning

Origin and Evolution of queen

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'queen' originated from the Old English word 'cwen', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'kwoeniz'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'queen' has evolved to refer to a female monarch or the wife of a king, as well as being used in various metaphorical and symbolic contexts.