king

noun
UK: /kɪŋ/
US: /kɪŋ/

  1. A male ruler of a country who usually inherits their position.

    1. The king has many servants to do his work. [ ] [ ]
    2. After years of loyal service, the knight was honored by the king. [ ] [ ]

  2. The most important piece in the game of chess.

    1. I moved my king to avoid being captured. [ ] [ ]
    2. Protecting your king is crucial to success in chess. [ ] [ ]

  3. A playing card with a picture of a king on it, ranking above a queen.

    1. He drew the king from the deck of cards. [ ] [ ]
    2. With a king in his hand, he knew he could win the round. [ ] [ ]

  4. Someone or something that is the best or most important in a particular area.

    1. He is the king of comedy. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lion is often referred to as the king of the jungle because of its strength. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

czar royalty tsar chief sovereign monarch emperor leader ruler
king transitive-verb

  1. To make someone a king.

    1. They will king him next week. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ceremony will king the young prince, solidifying his claim to the throne. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "king" in English means: A male ruler of a country who usually inherits their position., The most important piece in the game of chess., A playing card with a picture of a king on it, ranking above a queen., Someone or something that is the best or most important in a particular area..

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

Synonyms for "king": czar, royalty, tsar, chief, sovereign, monarch, emperor, leader, ruler.

Example usage of "king": "The king has many servants to do his work.". More examples on the page.