B1noun 2K

Queue

🇬🇧 UK /["/kjuː/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kjuː/"]/

Meaning of Queue

a line of people, cars, etc. waiting for something or to do something

In simple words: A line of people or things waiting for something.

Queue in a sentence

• There was a long queue outside the concert venue.
• I had to wait in the queue for over an hour.
• Make sure to join the queue if you want to buy tickets.
• In computer programming, you can use a queue to manage tasks efficiently.
• The printer uses a queue to handle multiple print jobs at once.

How to use Queue

Use 'queue' to refer to people waiting in line, especially in British English. In American English, 'line' is more common. Avoid using in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

queue + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'cue' to line up like actors waiting for their turn.

Related words

Collocations with Queue

• endless
• long
• growing
• form
• line up in
• join
• form
• build up
• grow
• in a/​the queue
• queue for
• queue of
• the back of the queue
• the end of the queue
• the front of the queue

Synonyms for Queue

• line
• string
• waitlist
• seqeunce

Opposites of Queue

• disorder
• chaos

Common mistakes with Queue

• Confused with 'cue', which means a signal to do something.
• Using 'queue' as a verb incorrectly without specifying the object.
• Saying 'in queue' instead of 'in line' in American contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Queue

What does Queue mean?

A line of people or things waiting for something.

What is the definition of Queue?

a line of people, cars, etc. waiting for something or to do something

How do you use Queue in a sentence?

There was a long queue outside the concert venue.

Can you give another example of Queue?

I had to wait in the queue for over an hour.

What are synonyms for Queue?

Common alternatives include line, string, waitlist, seqeunce.

What is the opposite of Queue?

Opposite meanings include disorder, chaos.

What words go with Queue?

It commonly pairs with endless, long, growing, form, line up in, join, form, build up, grow, in a/​the queue, queue for, queue of, the back of the queue, the end of the queue, the front of the queue.

What are common mistakes when using Queue?

Confused with 'cue', which means a signal to do something. Using 'queue' as a verb incorrectly without specifying the object. Saying 'in queue' instead of 'in line' in American contexts.

How do you pronounce Queue?

US: /["/kjuː/"]/, UK: /["/kjuː/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Queue?

Use 'queue' to refer to people waiting in line, especially in British English. In American English, 'line' is more common. Avoid using in very formal writing.

What CEFR level is Queue?

"Queue" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.