Consort
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɒnsɔːt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Consort is a noun meaning The spouse of a monarch.
Meaning
The spouse of a monarch.
More Meanings
- A husband, wife, companion or partner.
- (euphemistic, sometimes humorous) An informal, usually well-publicized sexual companion of a monarch, aristocrat, celebrity, etc.
- A ship accompanying another.
- (uncountable) Association or partnership.
- A group or company, especially of musicians playing the same type of instrument.
- (postpositive) of a title, by virtue of one's (living) spouse; often contrasted with regnant and dowager
- (obsolete) Harmony of sounds; concert, as of musical instruments.
Example Sentences
Lord, place me in thy consort.
In his death was lost to his consort an affectionate and beloved husband; […]
On thother ſide in one conſort there ſate, / Cruell Reuenge, and rancorous Deſpight, / Diſloyall Treaſon, and hart-burning Hate, […]
Sith then, it ſeemeth each thing to his powre / Doth vs inuite to make a ſad conſort; / Come let vs ioyne our mournfull ſong with theirs.
Word Forms
- consorts
- consorting
- consorted
Synonyms for consort
Depending on context, synonyms include spouse, companion, escort, association, partnership, band.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include spouse, associate, agree, assort, accord, partner.
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