knight

noun
UK: /naɪt/
US: /naɪt/

  1. A man given a special honor by a king or queen and called 'Sir'.

    1. The knight was brave and strong in the battle today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Queen honored him, and now Sir Reginald is a knight of the realm. [ ] [ ]

  2. A chess piece, usually shaped like a horse's head, that moves two squares in one direction and then one square sideways.

    1. The knight moved across the board to attack the queen. [ ] [ ]
    2. She skillfully maneuvered her knight, creating a checkmate threat. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

nobleman champion
knight transitive-verb

  1. To formally give someone the title of knight.

    1. The Queen will knight him at the ceremony. [ ] [ ]
    2. He was knighted for his service to the country, which was appreciated. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "knight" in English means: A man given a special honor by a king or queen and called 'Sir'., A chess piece, usually shaped like a horse's head, that moves two squares in one direction and then one square sideways..

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

Synonyms for "knight": nobleman, champion.

Example usage of "knight": "The knight was brave and strong in the battle today.". More examples on the page.