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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Dixon was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2024 and was awarded a knighthood last December in New Zealand.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
Over the years, Hockney was offered countless honours and turned most down – including a knighthood.
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The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
20 June 2026
When Rod Stewart became Sir Rod Stewart, receiving knighthood from Queen Elizabeth, Lancaster accompanied him to the ceremony.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Henry Royce, raised in poverty and largely self-taught, became one of the most influential engineers of his era, ultimately earning a knighthood for work that helped define modern automotive engineering.
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Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
Over the years, Hockney was offered countless honours and turned most down – including a knighthood.
—
The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
20 June 2026
When Rod Stewart became Sir Rod Stewart, receiving knighthood from Queen Elizabeth, Lancaster accompanied him to the ceremony.
—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Henry Royce, raised in poverty and largely self-taught, became one of the most influential engineers of his era, ultimately earning a knighthood for work that helped define modern automotive engineering.
—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
2 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for knighthood
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“Knighthood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knighthood. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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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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