1. plural of queen; female monarchs who rule countries or kingdoms
2. wives of kings
3. 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.