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
throned; throning
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
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 6 July 2025
Though born second, Prince Jacques is the heir apparent to his father's throne, while Princess Gabriella carries the title Countess of Carladès.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 27 June 2025
Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
And like Clemson last year, LSU de-throned the defending champion in the title game (winning 42-25), though this one was on a 29-game winning streak.
—Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 14 Jan. 2020
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Noun
Early in the show, Osbourne emerged from beneath the stage, sitting atop a winged throne.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 6 July 2025
Though born second, Prince Jacques is the heir apparent to his father's throne, while Princess Gabriella carries the title Countess of Carladès.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 27 June 2025
Verb
Kate Daly, relationship expert and cofounder of online divorce service amicable, shared the pros and cons of throning.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
And like Clemson last year, LSU de-throned the defending champion in the title game (winning 42-25), though this one was on a 29-game winning streak.
—Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 14 Jan. 2020
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“Throne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throne. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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