kingdom come

noun

: the next world : heaven

Examples of kingdom come in a Sentence

be careful with that thing, or you'll send us all to kingdom come

Word History

Etymology

from the phrase "Thy kingdom come" (Matthew 6:10)

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of kingdom come was in 1785

Dictionary Entries Near kingdom come

Cite this Entry

“Kingdom come.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kingdom%20come. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

kingdom come

noun
: the next world (as heaven)
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