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.