queen consort

noun

plural queens consort
: the wife of a reigning king

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While the queen consort and King Charles were touring Scotland in July 2023, Queen Camilla fastened the shimmering brooch to her pale blue skirt suit attire. Julia Teti, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025 As the queen consort of Spain, Queen Letizia inherited several pieces from Spain’s royal jewelry vault, which she’s worn throughout her tenure as queen, beginning in June 2014. Julia Teti, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025 During Francis’ brief reign, which spanned July 1559 to December 1560, Mary also served as queen consort of France. Sarah Holzmann, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Feb. 2025 The queen consort often takes advantage of such outings as an opportunity to style a brooch from her collection. Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for queen consort

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 9 Mar. 2025.

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