throne

1 of 2

noun

ˈthrōn 

1

a

: the chair of state of a sovereign or high dignitary (such as a bishop)

b

: the seat of a deity

2

: royal power and dignity : sovereignty

3

thrones plural : an order of angels see celestial hierarchy

throne

2 of 2

verb

throned; throning

transitive verb

1

: to seat on a throne

2

: to invest with kingly rank or power

intransitive verb

1

: to sit on a throne

2

: to hold kingly power

Examples of throne in a Sentence

Noun

The king sat on his throne.

He is next in line for the throne.

the heir to the throne

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Right to the end, Winslet appreciates that Elena remains unpredictable ––something a new haircut and a reclaimed throne aren’t likely to change. —Hunter Ingram, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024

Don Omar, draped in a leather coat with red fur, hit the stage sitting atop a massive silver skull throne. —Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English trone, throne, from Anglo-French trone, from Latin thronus, from Greek thronos — more at firm

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Phrases Containing throne

• acceded to the throne
• accede to the throne
• ascended the throne
• ascend (to) the throne
• the power behind the throne
• the throne
• throne room

Kids Definition

throne

1 of 2 noun

ˈthrōn 

1

: the chair of state of a monarch or bishop

2

: royal power and dignity

throne

2 of 2 verb

throned; throning

: to seat on a throne : enthrone