What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
queen
Example
The queen of England is Elizabeth II. [queen: noun]
Example
The queen consort is the wife of the reigning king. [queen: noun]
Example
She is known as the queen of pop music. [queen: noun]
empress
Example
Catherine the Great was the empress of Russia. [empress: noun]
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The empress dowager was the wife of the previous emperor. [empress: noun]
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She is considered the empress of fashion. [empress: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Queen is more commonly used than empress in everyday language, as it has a wider range of contexts and applications.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between queen and empress?
Empress is generally considered more formal and grandiose than queen, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
