k

noun
  1. The eleventh letter of the modern English alphabet and the ISO basic Latin alphabet. noun
    The word 'kite' starts with the letter k.
    In the alphabet, k comes after j and before l.
  2. A symbol for the prefix kilo-, representing one thousand units in the metric system. noun
    The storage device has a capacity of 256k bytes.
    The race was a 5k marathon.
  3. A symbol used to represent the element potassium in chemistry. noun
    The chemical symbol for potassium is K.
    Bananas are rich in K, which is essential for health.
  4. A colloquial abbreviation for the word 'okay', often used in digital communication. interjection
    'I'll meet you at 5.' 'K, see you then!'
    She replied with a simple 'k' to confirm the plan.
  5. In baseball, a symbol used to denote a strikeout. noun
    The pitcher recorded a K for each batter he struck out.
    He led the league in Ks last season.