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Kings

American

[kingz] / kɪŋz /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

either of two books of the Bible, 1 Kings or 2 Kings, which contain the history of the kings of Israel and Judah. Ki.

Kings British

/ kɪŋz /

noun

(functioning as singular) Old Testament (in versions based on the Hebrew, including the Authorized Version) either of the two books called I and II Kings recounting the histories of the kings of Judah and Israel

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Etymology

Origin of Kings

First recorded before 1000

Example Sentences

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LA Kings Hockey Game – I somehow end up in LA often, usually for work, and this trip was no different.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

The Kings are also bucking history since 18 of their losses have come in either overtime or a shootout.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

The No Kings coalition estimates that at least eight million people nationwide participated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Lahore Qalandars were penalised for ball tampering during their Pakistan Super League defeat by Karachi Kings.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

One was of a much younger and thinner Coach with a player in a Sacramento Kings uniform.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

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