queen consort

noun

plural queens consort
: the wife of a reigning king

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At that time, Camilla also became queen consort. — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026 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 Elizabeth died on September 8, 2022, at which time Camilla became queen consort. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 24 June 2026 The Hugo Boss dress has been in Queen Letizia’s closet since the early 2020s, though its not a regular wear for the Spanish queen consort. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for queen consort

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First Known Use

1665, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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