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?