A male monarch or ruler of a kingdom, typically inheriting the position by birth and ruling for life. noun
The king addressed his subjects from the balcony of the palace.
In medieval times, the king held absolute power over his realm.
A person or thing regarded as the best or most important of its kind. noun
He is considered the king of rock and roll.
The lion is often referred to as the king of the jungle.
In chess, the most important piece, which the player must protect, and whose capture results in the end of the game. noun
The player moved his king to a safer position.
Checkmate occurs when the king is in a position to be captured and cannot escape.
In card games, a playing card bearing a representation of a king, ranking above a queen. noun
He played the king of hearts to win the trick.
The deck was shuffled, and she drew a king as her first card.
To make someone a king or to crown someone as a king. verb
The prince was kinged in a grand ceremony.
They kinged him after the previous ruler abdicated.