Consort (Noun)
Meaning 1
The husband or wife of a reigning monarch.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The queen's consort was present at the state dinner, looking dashing in his formal attire.
- As the consort of the king, she played an important role in promoting the arts and charity work.
- The new monarch was joined by his consort, the queen, on the balcony of the palace to wave to the crowds.
- The consort of the emperor was said to have been instrumental in negotiating a peace treaty between rival nations.
- After the monarch's death, her consort continued to play a role in public life, albeit in a more limited capacity.