King Definition
king
noun
- a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
- a competitor who holds a preeminent position
- a very wealthy or powerful businessman; "an oil baron"
- preeminence in a particular category or group or field; "the lion is the king of beasts"
- United States woman tennis player (born in 1943)
- United States guitar player and singer of the blues (born in 1925)
- United States charismatic civil rights leader and Baptist minister who campaigned against the segregation of Blacks (1929-1968)
- a checker that has been moved to the opponent's first row where it is promoted to a piece that is free to move either forward or backward
- one of the four playing cards in a deck bearing the picture of a king
- (chess) the weakest but the most important piece
"King" in song lyrics
See how king is used in real songs:
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"But anyone in the ring, I dead 'em like they the King"
1982 (Statik Selektah & Termanology) f/ Cassidy, Xzibit — Goin Back -
"Enterprise splash a comeback, 45 King"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Molly-Q, Shawn Wigs — Poisonous Poets -
"Now he live his life like a king"
2nd II None — The Life of a Player
Words that rhyme with king
Usage tips for "king"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "king" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for king to find words that pair well.