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Definition of king - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
royaltymale monarch of a country
- The king decreed a new law for the land..
2.
chessmost important chess piece
- Once the king is in checkmate, the game is over..
3.
figurativebest or most important item or person in a group
- He is the king of rock and roll..
4.
gameplaying card used as highest card in its suit during many games
- He drew a king from the deck.
5.
checkerschecker piece reaching opponent's row, moves both directions
- She crowned her piece, making it a king.
Images of king
most important chess piece 
playing card used as highest card in its suit during many games
Expressions with king
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man who acts overly dramatic to get attention or overreacts
Stop being such a drama king about everything!
very large amount of money or wealth
He paid a king's ransom for that rare painting..
person with great influence or power without official title
He was the uncrowned king of the music industry.
lion regarded as the dominant animal in the jungle
The lion is often called the king of the jungle.
holding money is safest or most useful in uncertain markets
When prices swing wildly, many traders say cash is king.
of very high quality or luxury
The hotel room was fit for a king with its lavish decor.
children's game where one tries to remain on top of a mound
The kids played king of the castle on the snow-covered hill.
children's game where players try to stand on a hill
They played king of the hill during recess.
in a grand or luxurious manner
He was treated like a king at the hotel.
lion, symbolizing strength and majesty
The king of beasts roamed the savannah majestically.
lion as the most powerful animal
The lion is often called the king of the beasts.
the best or most successful person in a group
He trained hard to become the king of the mountain in his field.
questioning someone's authority or decision-making power
Why are you telling me what to do? Who died and made you king?
audience has the most power over choices and success
In live television, audience is king.
person who thinks they are wise but are not
He acted like the king of fools, unaware of his mistakes.
with authority given by the king
The guards arrested him in the king's name.
having supreme authority and respected leadership with prestige
The king of all he surveys ruled with power and respect.
playing card in clubs with a king's image
He drew the king of clubs and won the hand..
playing card with the highest value in the diamonds suit
He drew the king of diamonds and won the hand..
playing card with a heart symbol and a king
He drew the king of hearts from the deck.
playing card in the spades suit with a king symbol
He drew the king of spades and won the round..
larger than standard size, often the largest available
They bought a king-size bed for their new room.
highly prized crab-like crustacean of various species
Fishermen caught a king crab off the coast.
much bigger than the usual size
We bought a king-sized bed for our room.
Origin of king
Old English, cyning (ruler)
Terms with king included in their meaning
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royal family
son of a king or queen
royalty
wife or widow of a king
monarchy
related to a king, queen, or their family
lineage
descent from a king or queen
royal authority
position of a king or queen
food
edible limbs of large crabs like Alaska king crab
cards
playing card with king, queen, or jack
leadership
leader of a country like a president or king
royal manner
in a manner befitting a king or queen
royalty
person who rules a monarchy, usually as king or queen
government form
system of government by one ruler, usually a king or queen
playing cards
card in a deck depicting a person like a king or queen
monarchy
assume the position of king or queen
chess rule
threaten an opponent's king with immediate capture in chess
chess
situation in chess where the king is threatened
checkers
in checkers, to make a piece a king
monarch
king or ruler in some Middle Eastern countries
chess
move the king two squares and rook beside
royal address
formal address for a king or queen
royalty
receive the position of king or queen by birthright
monarchy
become a king or queen by succession or appointment
royalty
occupy the position of a king or queen
medieval tales
stories about King Arthur and his knights
royalty
to become the king or queen
Examples of king in a sentence
Stories of the king's bravery were told for generations. Protecting the king is crucial in chess. The king moved to a safer position. In the world of chess, he is the king. That restaurant is the king of Italian cuisine. She placed the king on top of the pile.
A king was missing from the deck. His last checker became a king at the far end. Move the king backward to block her jump.
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- French:roi, maître, ...
- German:König, Meister, ...
- Italian:monarca, campione, ...
- Spanish:monarca, campeón, ...
- Portuguese:monarca, o melhor, ...
- Chinese:国王, 王, ...
- Japanese:王, キング, ...
- Arabic:مَلِك, سَيِّد, ...
- Hebrew:מֶלֶךְ, מַלְכָּה, ...
- Russian:король, царь, ...
- Ukrainian:король, дамка, ...
- Hindi:राजा, शाह, ...
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