king

//kɪŋ//
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Visual representation of king

Noun

kingsPlural
1

A male monarch who rules a kingdom, typically inheriting the position by birth.

The king ruled the country for over 40 years.

2

A person, animal, or thing regarded as the finest or most important in a particular sphere or group.

Elvis Presley was known as the king of rock and roll.

3

The most important chess piece, which the opponent must checkmate to win the game.

Protect your king from attack.

4

A playing card bearing a picture of a king, ranking above a queen.

I played the king of hearts to win the trick.