the Queen Mother

noun

: the widow of a king who is the mother of the current king or queen

Examples of the Queen Mother in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The necklace, which appears to have pearls and an amethyst and diamond pendant, is reported to be the Queen Mother's Amethyst Sautoir Necklace, which was a gift from Queen Alexandra to Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon on her wedding day in 1923. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026

The look resembled the one that William wore for the Queen Mother’s 95th birthday celebration at Clarence House in August 1995. — Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Elizabeth the Queen Mother favored the Teck Crescent Tiara, a gift from her mother-in-law, Queen Mary of Teck (the daughter of Mary Adelaide). — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 Sep. 2026

Kate Middleton is another family member who often opts for historic pieces inherited from Princess Diana, Queen Elizabeth II, and the Queen Mother. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 22 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the Queen Mother

• another
• godmother
• grandmother
• stepbrother
• stepmother
• brother
• nother
• other
• smother
• souther