Queue or Que

Which is the correct spelling? The correct spelling is Queue (not Que).

Correct Spelling

Queue

Incorrect Spelling

Que

How common is this error?

There are 25,000,000 search results on Bing for the misspelling 'Que'. 'Que' ranks in the top 80 of most common errors caught by TripleChecker, with at least 208 websites containing this mistake.¹

Part of speech and definition

The word 'queue' can function as a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to a line or sequence of people or vehicles awaiting their turn. As a verb, it means to arrange or wait in a line.

Examples of queue being used in a sentence:

Correct The children patiently stood in a queue, waiting for their turn on the amusement park ride.
Incorrect The children patiently stood in a que, waiting for their turn on the amusement park ride.
Correct After the concert ended, a long queue formed outside the venue as fans eagerly tried to catch a glimpse of their favorite band.
Incorrect After the concert ended, a long que formed outside the venue as fans eagerly tried to catch a glimpse of their favorite band.
Correct During the pandemic, people learned to maintain social distance while standing in a queue to enter the grocery store.
Incorrect During the pandemic, people learned to maintain social distance while standing in a que to enter the grocery store.

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Other common questions

What is the correct spelling?

Queue

What is its origin?

The word 'queue' comes from the Latin word 'cauda,' which means 'tail.' It entered Middle French as 'queue' before being adopted into English in the 17th century.

How do you pronounce queue?

The word 'queue' is pronounced as "kyoo". It rhymes with "few".

Any tips for using the word in a sentence?

The word 'queue' can be used in a sentence like, "We had to wait in a long queue to buy tickets for the concert." When using 'queue,' it's important to remember that it refers to a line of people or items waiting for something, and to avoid confusing it with 'cue,' which has a different meaning altogether. Additionally, maintaining the correct spelling, especially since 'queue' includes a silent 'u' and can be mistakenly spelled as 'cue' in casual writing, is essential for clear communication.

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1: Data as of 08/31/2024.