king

A man who rules a country, usually as a member of its royal family.

• The king lives in a palace.
• Two kings ruled the country that century.
• Who will become king next?

How to use it: king of somewhere (He became king of the island.)

Similar words: monarch, sovereign

Common phrases: the king, become king, king of something

A man who is the most powerful, successful, or skilled person in a particular field.

• He is the king of comedy.
• The young designer became fashion’s new king.
• Two rival kings of the industry met yesterday.

How to use it: king of something (They called him the king of comedy.)

Similar words: leader, master, chief

Common phrases: king of something, comedy king, king of comedy

The main chess piece, which must be protected and normally moves one square at a time.

• Move your king one square.
• His king was trapped behind two pawns.
• Can you put my king in check?

Common phrases: white king, black king, protect the king

A playing card marked with K and a picture of a male ruler.

• I drew a king.
• She has two kings in her hand.
• He placed the king of hearts on the table.

How to use it: king of hearts/spades/clubs/diamonds (She played the king of clubs.)

Common phrases: king of hearts, king of spades, draw a king

A friendly name for a man you admire or want to encourage.

• You did well, king!
• Thanks for helping me, king.
• Every man who supports his friends is a king.

Similar words: champ

Common phrases: thanks king, you’re a king, a true king

A large cigarette paper used for rolling cigarettes.

• Have you got a king?
• He bought a packet of kings.
• She used a king to roll her cigarette.

Similar words: king-size paper

Common phrases: a king, packet of kings