kings
word · lemma: king
Definition
The plural of "king": male rulers of countries or kingdoms. It can also refer to the highest or most important men in a particular group, game, or field.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used literally for royalty, but it also appears in games like cards or chess, and in figurative phrases such as "the kings of pop." Capitalize in names and titles, like "the Kings of England," but not in general use.
Example Sentences
The kings of two countries met last year.
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In this card game, kings are worth ten points.
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People called them the kings of rock music.
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The history podcast did a whole episode on the kings of France.
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In chess, if both kings are safe, the game can go on for a while.
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They walked in like kings, acting like everyone should notice them.
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