queen consort

noun

plural queens consort
: the wife of a reigning king

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The only out-of-order issue at hand is the queen consort’s dresser becoming so involved with some sort of enforcement. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026 At that time, Camilla also became queen consort. Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026 An unhappy Charles turned to his friend Parker Bowles in 1986, beginning an extramarital affair with the woman who would become his second wife and queen consort. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026 While mostly streamlined and functional, the queen consort added a statement accessory to her attire. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026 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 21 Apr. 2026.

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