Meaning & Definition of word "King"

King

/kɪŋ/

noun:

  • 1. A male sovereign or monarch; a ruler of a kingdom.
    • Example: The king held court in his magnificent castle.
  • 2. A person or thing considered to be the best or most important in a particular sphere.
    • Example: He is the king of the basketball court, dominating every game.
  • 3. In a standard deck of playing cards, the face card representing the highest ranking card in its suit.
    • Example: I drew the king of hearts during the game.

Etymology

Old English cyning, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch koning and German König.

Common Phrases and Expressions

king of the hill:

The person who is the best, or has the most power in a particular area.

king-size:

Larger than the standard size.

king's ransom:

A very large amount of money.

Related Words

queen:

The female ruler of a kingdom.

prince:

The son of a king or queen.

monarchy:

A form of government with a monarch at the head.

Slang Meanings of king

Meaning: A person who is excellent or the best in what they do.

Example Sentence: He's the king of comedy.

Meaning: A term of endearment or respect for a man.

Example Sentence: What's up, king?