Kings

noun

plural in form but singular in construction
1
: either of two narrative and historical books of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
2
: any of four narrative and historical books in the former Roman Catholic canon of the Old Testament

Examples of Kings in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The latter also reused a sarcophagus from the Valley of the Kings — one that belonged to none other than Ramesses II’s son and successor, Merneptah. Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 10 June 2024 The spacious suites are among my favorites in the area, notably the Alto Ocean View Kings on the hotel's highest floor. Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2024 Sentinel Campground is expected to open no earlier than July 1, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks said in a post on Instagram. Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2024 After trading for Gretzky, the Kings set a franchise record with 14,875 and were over 15,000 the next six seasons. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for Kings 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Kings was in the 14th century

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“Kings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Kings. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.

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Kings

noun
: either of two narrative and historical books of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see bible
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