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Queue (Noun)

Meaning 1

(information processing) an ordered list of tasks to be performed or messages to be transmitted.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Hypernyms

  • Listing

Meaning 2

A line of people or vehicles waiting for something.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

  • The queue for the new iPhone stretched around the block, with people waiting overnight to be the first to get their hands on one.
  • The taxi queue at the airport was moving slowly, with only a few cabs available to take passengers to their destinations.
  • At the theme park, the queue for the roller coaster was incredibly long, with people waiting over an hour to ride the popular attraction.
  • The bus queue was chaotic, with people pushing and shoving to get on the crowded vehicle.
  • The queue for the new restaurant was out the door, with people waiting patiently for a table to become available.

Synonyms

  • Waiting Line

Hyponyms

  • Bread Line

Related Words

  • Queue (verb)

Meaning 3

A braid of hair at the back of the head.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Hypernyms

  • Twist
  • Plait
  • Tress
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