knighthood

noun

knight·​hood ˈnīt-ˌhu̇d 

1

: the rank, dignity, or profession of a knight

2

: the qualities befitting a knight : chivalry

3

: knights as a class or body

Examples of knighthood in a Sentence

The Queen awarded a knighthood to the famous actor.

For their bravery, they were rewarded with knighthood.

Recent Examples on the Web

As a result of his knighthood, his wife, fashion designer and former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham, will now be formally styled Lady Beckham. —Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 13 June 2025

Beckham, who became an ambassador for the King’s Foundation in 2024, has teamed up with the King and the British royal family often, and the soccer star is reportedly going to receive a knighthood in King Charles’ birthday honors list this week. —Stephanie Petit, People.com, 12 June 2025

David's well-wishes for his friend come just days after the athlete was named for knighthood by Prince William's father, King Charles, on June 13. —Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 21 June 2025

According to the Guardian, he was reportedly first nominated for a knighthood in 2011. —Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for knighthood

• allgood
• basswood
• beechwood
• bellwood
• birchwood
• boxwood
• boyhood
• brushwood
• childhood
• cordwood
• dogwood
• driftwood

Kids Definition

knighthood

noun

knight·​hood ˈnīt-ˌhu̇d 

1

: the rank, dignity, or profession of a knight

2

: the qualities that a knight should have

3

: knights as a class or body