1. plural of king; male rulers of countries or kingdoms
2. the most important or powerful people in a particular area or field
Usage: figurative
3. playing cards with pictures of kings on them

Examples

• The kings of Europe met to discuss trade agreements.
• Ancient kings ruled their kingdoms with absolute power.
• He drew two kings and an ace in his poker hand.
• The tech industry has produced many kings of innovation.
• Medieval kings often lived in grand castles.
• She collected all four kings to win the card game.
• The kings of rock and roll influenced generations of musicians.