queen consort

noun

1. the wife of a ruling king.

queen consort

noun

1. the wife of a reigning king

Word History and Origins

Origin of queen consort¹

First recorded in 1755–65

Example Sentences

The former “Daily Show” star said that he didn’t know if the princess’ diagnosis “is a tragic one” but assumed that she’s “getting the best possible medical care” since she is expected to be queen consort of England in the future.

From Los Angeles Times

And if all of that is also true for a future queen consort, then there’s no hope for the rest of us.

From Salon

For nearly three months now, Kate Middleton, the future queen consort of England, has taken a step back from the royal spotlight.

From Salon

But then this isn’t any old footballer’s wife but, the potential future Queen Consort of England.

From Salon

“There was open willingness on both sides to trade information. And with a family built on hierarchy, and with her on the way to being queen consort, there was gonna be people or bodies left in the street.”

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• monarch
• ruler