Queens
Queens (noun) means the plural of queen; also, in card games, a pair of queen cards. Example: “She was dealt a pair of queens.”
How to use Queens
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore than one queen — as monarchs, chess pieces, or playing cards.
Word forms
Queenses plural
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She was dealt a pair of _____.
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What does “Queens” mean?
The word “Queens” means the plural of queen; also, in card games, a pair of queen cards. In plain terms, more than one queen — as monarchs, chess pieces, or playing cards.
How do you pronounce “Queens”?
“Queens” is pronounced kweenz (/kwiːnz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Queens” in a sentence?
Here is “Queens” used in a sentence: “She was dealt a pair of queens.”
What part of speech is “Queens”?
“Queens” is a noun.
Is “Queens” a common word?
“Queens” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between queens, queen's, and queens'?
Queens is the simple plural of queen and shows no possession, as in "three queens." Queen's, with the apostrophe before the s, is the singular possessive ("the queen's crown"), while queens', with the apostrophe after the s, is the plural possessive ("the queens' thrones").
When should queens be capitalized?
Capitalize Queens when it forms part of a proper name, such as the New York City borough of Queens. As the ordinary plural of queen — referring to monarchs, chess pieces, or playing cards — it stays lowercase, although the title Queen is capitalized when used directly before a monarch's name.
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