Noun, Verb
Definitions:Noun: a line of people or vehicles waiting their turn to be attended to or to proceed.
Verb: arrange in a line or sequence.
Pronunciations:US: /kju/
UK: /kjuː/
Origin and Usage:The word "queue" originated from the French word "cue" meaning "tail". It was first used in English as a noun in the 16th century to refer to a line of people or things waiting their turn. The verb form of "queue" was first recorded in the 19th century.
Today, "queue" is commonly used in English to refer to a line of people or vehicles waiting their turn, such as in a queue for a bus or at a ticket counter. The verb form is used to describe the act of arranging things or people in a line or sequence, such as queuing up to enter a stadium.
Synonyms:Line, row, file, sequence, order
Related Words:Stack, group, array, train, lineup
Example Sentences:Noun: The queue at the bank stretched all the way to the door.
Verb: Please queue up in an orderly fashion to enter the theater.