queen
Definitions
The female ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth.
The wife or widow of a king.
The most powerful piece in the game of chess, which can move any number of squares in any direction.
Examples
The queen waved to the cheering crowd from the balcony of the palace.
In the game of chess, the queen is the most powerful piece on the board.
Synonyms
monarch sovereign ruler empress matriarch regent crowned head