Reigning
/ˈɹeɪnɪŋ/ adj, verb
adj, verb ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 present participle and gerund of reign form-of, gerund, participle, present
Adjective
- 1 Currently ruling or holding a position. not-comparable
"The reigning world heavyweight champion said he'd defend his title once more and then retire even if he won."
Adjective
- 1 exercising power or authority wordnet
Example
More examples"He's reigning champion, and no young challenger is going to take it away from him."