king

Definition

• n. a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
• n. a competitor who holds a preeminent position
• n. preeminence in a particular category or group or field
• n. United States woman tennis player (born in 1943)

Word forms

Plural

kings

Example sentences

1. n.

   The king ruled the kingdom with wisdom and kindness.

2. vt.

   The people decided to king him after his brave actions in battle.

3. vi.

   He wanted to king over his own land one day.