Pronunciation

/kiŋ/

Definitions

• Noun: The male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth. Example: “The young prince was next in line to become king.”
• Noun (figurative): The most important or prominent person in a particular field or group. Example: “In the world of chess, he is the undisputed king.”
• Noun (in games): The highest-ranking playing card in a suit, often depicted with a picture of a king. Example: “He played the king to win the trick.”

Phrases

• “King size” refers to something that is exceptionally large or of superior quality, often used to describe beds or portions of food. Example: “They upgraded to a king-size bed.”
• “King of the hill” describes a person or thing that holds a dominant or leading position. Example: “After years of hard work, they became the king of the tech industry hill.”
• “Kingdom come” is an expression meaning indefinitely far into the future or until the end of time. Example: “I’ll wait for him till kingdom come.”
• “Off with his head!” is a famous phrase associated with kings, particularly from the story of ‘Alice in Wonderland’, signifying the arbitrary exercise of royal power.

Example Sentences

• Noun (ruler): “Henry VIII was the King of England from 1509 until his death in 1547.”
• Noun (figurative): “In the automotive industry, Tesla has emerged as the king of electric cars.”
• Noun (games): “In poker, the king usually ranks below the ace but above the queen.”

Synonyms

• Monarch
• Ruler
• Sovereign
• Emperor (in some contexts)
• Chief (informal or in certain contexts)
• Lord (in a feudal or historical context)