B2nounhistory
US/ˈfer.oʊ/
UK/ˈfeə.rəʊ/
a ruler of ancient Egypt
In context
The pharaoh was worshiped as a god by his people.
Tutankhamun became pharaoh when he was only nine years old.
Workers built a huge tomb for the pharaoh near the river Nile.
Words that go with pharaoh
adjective + noun
- ancient pharaohEach ancient pharaoh wanted a grand tomb.
noun + preposition
- the tomb of a pharaohExplorers found the tomb of a pharaoh in 1922.
- pharaoh of EgyptHe was the last pharaoh of Egypt.
- reign of the pharaohTrade grew during the reign of the pharaoh.
- pharaohs of ancient EgyptThe pharaohs of ancient Egypt were buried with gold and food.
noun + noun
- pharaoh's tombThe pharaoh's tomb was filled with gold.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
pharaonCorrect: pharaoh