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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As a painter, Beasley’s works focus primarily on pop culture, and he’s previously collaborated with major brands like General Motors, Draft Kings, Polaris, Nike and Hibbett Sports. Hannah Malach, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025 The Sacramento Kings stadium was completed in 2016, and nowadays many of the tenants within the Downtown Commons are experiential businesses, like mini golf, or bars and restaurants that draw traffic from Sacramento Kings games, Austin said. Annika Merrilees, Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025 The donation was announced in a joint statement along with the Angel City FC, the Angels, Chargers, Dodgers, Ducks, Galaxy, Kings, LAFC, Rams and Sparks. Kevin Dotson, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025 Friday's 114-97 loss to the Sacramento Kings got punctuated by a lackadaisical effort leading to an open three for Malik Monk. Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes, 13 Jan. 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

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