knighthood
noun
knight·hood
ˈnīt-ˌhu̇d 
Examples of knighthood in a Sentence
The Queen awarded a knighthood to the famous actor.
For their bravery, they were rewarded with knighthood.
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Some speculated at the invitation meant Beckham was tipped for a knighthood in the upcoming 2025 New Year Honors list, given his charity work with the King and William earlier in the year.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
Dan Burn deserves a knighthood.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
The list of honorees for 2025 includes Fry getting a knighthood along with former England soccer national team manager Gareth Southgate and London mayor Sadiq Khan, among others.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
Actor, broadcaster and comedian Fry was awarded a knighthood alongside former England football manager Gareth Southgate, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and former West Midlands mayor Andy Street.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
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Janine Henni, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
Dan Burn deserves a knighthood.
—George Caulkin, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
The list of honorees for 2025 includes Fry getting a knighthood along with former England soccer national team manager Gareth Southgate and London mayor Sadiq Khan, among others.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
Actor, broadcaster and comedian Fry was awarded a knighthood alongside former England football manager Gareth Southgate, Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and former West Midlands mayor Andy Street.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Knighthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knighthood. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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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
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