Definition

A person who is waiting in line for something, such as a ticket or service.

Example

The queuer patiently waited for their turn at the ticket counter.

Conversation

Did you see that long line at the coffee shop today?

Yeah, it looked like a huge crowd of queuers waiting for their drinks.

I didn't have time to wait in line with all those queuers ahead of me.

Same here! I just went to the bakery instead.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Queuer → The word 'queuer' is derived from 'queue' (from Old French *cue*, meaning a line or tail) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A queuer is a person who stands in line or forms a queue.

Memory Tip

Think of someone forming a 'line' ('queue') — the '-er' just means a person. A queuer is someone who is in line.

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