A king is a man who is the leader of a country or area. Usually, he becomes king because his family members were kings before him.
The king lives in a large palace.
The king made a speech today.
People say 'king' to show someone is the best or the most famous in an area, like sports or music. It is a way to show respect or importance.
He is the king of rock music.
She is king in the world of chess.
In chess, the king is a piece that is very important. If it is trapped so it cannot move safely, the game ends.
Don't lose your king in chess.
The king can move one square only.
Sometimes 'king' means a male animal that is the strongest or the leader of other animals, like a lion. It shows power and importance.
The lion king leads the group.
The king of the forest is strong.
People use 'king' in a casual way to say someone is very good or in control of something. It is often friendly and not serious.
He is the king of jokes at school.
She is king at solving problems.
Sometimes people call something 'king' to say it is the biggest, strongest, or best model of a product. It is like a special name.
This is the king of all trucks.
The king model is very fast.
