queen consort

noun

plural queens consort
: the wife of a reigning king

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As for jewelry pieces, the Belgian queen consort wore a pair of pearl drop earrings, bracelets and a Rolex watch. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026 As the wife of Prince William, who is heir to the throne, Princess Kate is destined to become queen consort one day, giving her the rare opportunity to sport the sparkler. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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