Meaning & use
pharaoh
A ruler of ancient Egypt, regarded as both a political and religious leader.
See it in a sentence
The pharaoh ordered the construction of a massive pyramid as his tomb.
Tutankhamun became pharaoh as a young boy and ruled for about a decade.
A note on using this word
Pharaoh can be capitalized when used as a title before a name, similar to King or Queen.
Words with a similar meaning
This term is best learned through its definition and examples.
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “pharaoh”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.