consort

noun
UK: /ˈkɒnsɔːt/
US: /ˈkɑːnsɔːrt/

  1. A wife or husband, especially of a ruler.

    1. The Queen's consort always stands beside her.
    2. Prince Philip was the Queen's consort for many decades, supporting her work.

Synonyms

associate partner companion ally
consort intransitive-verb

  1. To regularly spend time with someone who is often disliked by other people.

    1. He consorts with people that I do not like.
    2. The politician should not consort with known criminals and shady characters.

  2. To associate with someone, typically with the disapproval of others.

    1. She consorted with many artists during her life.
    2. I will not consort with those who cheat and deceive others for their benefit.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "consort" is /ˈkɒnsɔːt/ in British English and /ˈkɑːnsɔːrt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "consort": associate, partner, companion, ally.

Example usage of "consort": "The Queen's consort always stands beside her.". More examples on the page.