1. a female ruler of a country, typically inheriting the position by right of birth
2. the wife of a king
3. the most powerful chess piece, able to move any number of squares in any direction

1. to promote a pawn to a queen in chess

Examples

• Queen Elizabeth II ruled for over 70 years.
• The queen moved across the chessboard to capture the opponent’s rook.
• She drew the queen of hearts from the deck.
• The queen bee lays thousands of eggs each day.
• He managed to queen his pawn in the final move.
• The queen wore a magnificent crown at the ceremony.
• Workers in the hive protect their queen at all costs.