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Queens

Noun / kwi:nz / Another word for queens — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Queens is a borough in New York City, located on Long Island.

Synonyms & similar words

king fag queer pouf queen pansy poof poove faggot fairy tabby nance fagot monarchs rulers leaders empresses kings princes princesses sovereigns tycoons moguls bosses chieftains commanders governors chiefs presidents managers supervisors directors

Synonyms by register

Formal

monarch sovereign ruler regent

Informal

boss head honcho big cheese

Literary

majesty regal lady crowned head

Antonyms

king prince subject peasant commoner servant

Common collocations

  • queen bee
  • queen mother
  • queen consort
  • queen regnant
  • queen size bed
  • chess queen
  • queen of hearts

Word family

noun queen
adjective queenly

Usage note

The word 'queens' is the plural form of 'queen'. It can refer to multiple female monarchs or, colloquially, to a dominant female in a social group (e.g., 'queen bee').

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Example sentences

  1. Queens is known for its diverse population and rich culture.
  2. The Queensboro Bridge connects Queens to Manhattan.
  3. My friend lives in Queens and commutes to work in Brooklyn.
  4. Queens is the largest borough in New York City.
  5. The US Open tennis tournament is held in Queens every year.

Quotes

  • "Queens is the most diverse county in the United States." - Andrew Cuomo
  • "Queens is where 2.3 million people live, half of them immigrants, speaking 138 languages, and they live in peace and harmony." - David Dinkins
  • "I was born in Queens, New York, which is a great place to be from." - Donald Trump

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