king

Definitions

1. noun

   A man who rules a country and comes from a royal family.

   Examples

   • Henry VIII was the king of England for many years.
   • Charles became the new king of England in 2022.
2. noun

   The ruler with the most power in a kingdom, man or woman.

   Examples

   • Hatshepsut ruled as a king, not a queen.
   • Elizabeth I was often called a king in all but name.
3. noun

   A male leader of a native group, a title used by settlers in the past.

   Examples

   • The settlers called the elder the local king.
   • The old man was called the king of the camp.
4. noun

   A very powerful or important person in some field.

   Examples

   • Howard Stern called himself the king of all media.
   • He was the king of the dodgem cars at the fair.
5. noun

   The most important thing in a certain area.

   Examples

   • In times of financial panic, cash is king.
   • Content is king in online marketing.
6. noun

   The most important piece in chess.

   Examples

   • The king is safe behind a wall of pawns.
   • Checkmate happens when the king cannot escape.
7. noun

   A playing card with a king on it and the letter K.

   Examples

   • He played the king of hearts.
   • She held both the king and queen of spades.
8. noun

   In checkers, a piece that reached the far side and can move in both directions.

   Examples

   • Once her piece reached the last row, it became a king.
   • A king can move forward and backward.
9. noun

   The middle pin in some bowling games.

   Examples

   • In old bowling games, the middle pin was called the king.
   • He knocked down every pin except the king.
10. noun

    A long cigarette paper, in slang.

    Examples

    • Hey mate, have you got any kings?
    • He asked the shop for a pack of kings.