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

The restoration of Queen Liliuokalani to her throne is undesirable, if not impossible, and unless actively supported by the United States would be accompanied by serious disaster and the disorganization of all business interests. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Aug. 2026

The opening-night audience erupted in cheers when the iron throne emerged from the stage floor. — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

Verb

The democracy-mocking GOP disgracefully re-throned the infamous pretend-sident just in time to be the guest of horror at America’s semiquincentennial. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026

Just kidding, but really, dad-like pairs have been de-throned by low-profile sneakers that have a low sole and slim exterior. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026

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
• power behind the throne
• the power behind the throne
• the throne
• throne room

Rhymes for throne

• blown
• clone
• cone
• crone
• drone
• flown
• groan
• grown
• hone
• joan
• jone
• known

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