royal

IPA: rˈɔɪʌɫ

noun

  • (somewhat informal, often capitalised) A royal person; a member of a royal family.
  • (paper, printing) A standard size of printing paper, measuring 25 by 20 inches.
  • (paper) A standard size of writing paper, measuring 24 by 19 inches.
  • (dated) The Australian decimal currency intended to replace the pound in 1966; was changed to "dollar" before it was actually circulated.
  • Any of various lycaenid butterflies.
  • The fourth tine of an antler's beam.
  • A stag with twelve points (six on each antler).
  • (nautical, sailing) In large sailing ships, square sail over the topgallant sail.
  • An old English gold coin, the rial.
  • (military) A small mortar.
  • (card games) In auction bridge, a royal spade.
  • A tuft of beard on the lower lip.
  • (campanology) Bell changes rung on ten bells.
  • A surname from Old English.
  • A male given name from English from the surname
  • (soccer) someone connected with Reading Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc.
  • A male given name from the word "royal".
  • (UK, historical) A member of the first regiment of foot in the British army.

adjective

  • Of or relating to a monarch or his (or her) family.
  • Having the air or demeanour of a monarch; illustrious; magnanimous; of more than common size or excellence.
  • (nautical) In large sailing ships, of a mast right above the topgallant mast and its sails.
  • (boxing, military) Free-for-all, especially involving multiple combatants.
  • (informal) Used as an intensifier.
  • (chess) Describing a piece which, if captured, results in loss of game.
  • Alternative form of royal (in capitalised proper nouns, e.g. Royal Navy, Royal Mail) [Of or relating to a monarch or his (or her) family.]
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Examples of "royal" in Sentences

  • The royal family lives in a kingdom.
  • The king dignified himself with royal robes.
  • Thereafter she enjoyed the royal patronage of the king.
  • He was also an admirer of the Queen and the Royal Family.
  • The prince was enthroned for his royal qualities as king.
  • You are the royal statistician for the King of a small country.
  • A royal family is the extended family of a king or queen regnant.
  • In the Territories it parallels the royal palace of the dying queen.
  • The ushers escort the Queen and members of the Royal House to the door.
  • The pair are married in a royal wedding, with the entire kingdom rejoicing.

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