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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A spokesperson for the queen says the two discussed the former king's death in what was a "heartfelt" discussion, as well as the strengthening of their relationship.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

"Taiwanese people are people of the world; Taiwanese people have the right to engage with the world," Lai told reporters at Taipei's international airport after his flight home on the Eswatini king's plane.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

In it, Khanna noted that the Epstein scandal extended to Britain, where the king’s brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was tied to the alleged misconduct.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Buckingham Palace Sunday said it was in touch with U.S. security officials to determine if any changes to the king’s schedule were necessary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

“I can speak to the king’s wise men and search all the Name Books.”

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff

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