Pronunciation

/kjuː/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

A queue refers to a line or sequence of people or vehicles awaiting their turn, typically in an orderly fashion, such as in a line at a ticket counter or in traffic.

Examples

1. “We had to wait in a long queue to buy tickets for the concert.”

2. “The traffic was moving slowly due to a queue of cars waiting at the intersection.”

Additional Information

Queues are common in various contexts, including transportation, retail, and customer service, and are managed to ensure fairness and efficiency in serving individuals or vehicles.