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

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

Roger Daltrey, David Beckham, and Gary Oldman were among those who received knighthood Saturday for this year’s King’s Birthday Honors list. —Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2025

The former England captain, who was previously awarded an OBE back in 2003, is set to receive a knighthood as part of the King’s Birthday Honors list, in recognition of his contributions to soccer and British society. —Emily Chan, Vogue, 13 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