throne

verb

throned; throning
Synonyms of thronenext

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

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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 What are ‘throning,’ ‘Shrekking,’ 'Banksying’? Charles Trepany, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026 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 | [email protected], al, 14 Jan. 2020 See All Example Sentences for throne

Word History

First Known Use

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of throne was in the 14th century

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“Throne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throne. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

throne

1 of 2 noun
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

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