noun
- plural of queen; female monarchs who rule countries or kingdoms
- wives of kings
- the most powerful chess pieces that can move in any direction
Examples
- The queens of England have ruled for centuries.
- Both queens attended the royal wedding ceremony.
- She moved her queen across the chessboard to checkmate.
- The queen bee controls the entire hive.
- He held two queens in his poker hand.
- Ancient queens often wielded great political power.
- The chess player sacrificed both queens in the endgame.