Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

queue

noun/verb
/kjuː/
Definition
A line or sequence of people or vehicles awaiting their turn to be attended to or to proceed.
Examples
  • We stood in the queue for the concert tickets.
  • Do you mind if I queue up for the bus?
  • The queue at the grocery store was very long.
Meaning
In a queue, individuals wait in a specific order, typically for services or to enter a place.
Synonyms
  • line
  • row
  • waitlist