queen consort

noun

plural queens consort
: the wife of a reigning king

Examples of queen consort in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Her eldest son is now King Frederik, while his wife becomes his queen consort and known as Queen Mary. Why the New King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark Won't Have a Coronation Like King Charles Queen Margrethe signed the document with her two immediate heirs beside her. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 14 Jan. 2024 Her eldest son, Crown Prince Frederik, will become King Frederik X, making his wife, Crown Princess Mary, his queen consort who will be known as Queen Mary. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for queen consort 

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Word History

First Known Use

1665, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of queen consort was in 1665

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“Queen consort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/queen%20consort. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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