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Definition of queenstown

queenstown

/ˈkwiːnztaʊn/
queens · town
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queenstown Lexical Profile

• noun

1

New Zealand A prominent resort town situated on Lake Wakatipu in the South Island of New Zealand, internationally renowned as a hub for adventure tourism and winter sports.

2

Irish The former name (from 1849 to 1920) of Cobh, a seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland, widely known in history as the final port of call for the RMS Titanic.

3

South African A town in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, founded in 1853 and officially renamed Komani in 2016.

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Word Nuance & Usage

The name Queenstown refers to several distinct settlements globally; geographical context is required to determine whether it refers to the New Zealand adventure hub, the historical Irish port (now Cobh), or other namesake towns.

• Nearby Words

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Queenstown. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/queenstown
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