king

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1) N-TITLE; N-COUNT: oft the N of n A king is a man who is the most important member of the royal family of his country, and who is considered to be the Head of State of that country.

The king and queen of Spain...

In 1154, Henry II became King of England.

...King Albert.

2) N-COUNT: the N of n If you describe a man as the king of something, you mean that he is the most important person doing that thing or he is the best at doing it.

He's the king of unlicensed boxing...

He was the king of the big love song.

3) N-COUNT: oft N of n A king is a playing card with a picture of a king on it.

...the king of diamonds.

4) N-COUNT In chess, the king is the most important piece. When you are in a position to capture your opponent's king, you win the game.
5) PHRASE: V and N inflect If you say that someone lives like a king, you mean that they are able to live in a very comfortable or luxurious way.
a king's ransom → see ransom

Executives lived like kings. The top thirty-one executives were paid a total of $14.2 million.


English dictionary. 2008.

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