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

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The Kings are the defending champion, memorably winning their first title last season, but a back-to-back triumph will be difficult. Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025 The 10-year-old British girl recently made history in the Game of Kings. Jade Walker, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2025 The Chiefs opened as a three-point favorite on Draft Kings. Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2025 The Sacramento Kings have chosen a new head coach for their G League team in Stockton. Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Kings

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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 21 Aug. 2025.

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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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