KING

[noun] [C] - (the title of) a male ruler of a country, who holds this position because of his royal birthPrince Henry became king when his father died.During the war, the King and Queen visited those areas of London worst affected by the bombing.The king of a group of animals, things or people is the largest, most important or best of that group.The lion is called the king of the jungle.Petrus is the king of wines.Segovia was (the) king of the guitar (= the best player of that instrument).If something has king as part of its name, it means it is larger than the ordinary type.king prawnsa king cobraIn the game of chess, the king is the most important piece on the board. It can move one square in any direction.See picture: GamesA king is also a card with a picture of a king on it, used in games.the king of heartsSee study section: Playing cardsHer diamond necklace must have cost a king's ransom (= a lot of money).If something is king-size or king-sized, it is larger than the ordinary size.a king-size beda king-size hamburger