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Definition of throne
throne
/θroʊn/
throne
Plural:thrones
•Past Simple:throned
•Past Participle:throned
•Present Participle:throning
throne Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
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• noun
1
A ceremonial and heavily ornamented chair occupied by a monarch, bishop, or other highly exalted figure on state or religious occasions.
Example
"The queen sat upon the golden throne to receive the foreign ambassadors."
2
The power, authority, or rank of a sovereign.
Example
"The rebellion sought to overthrow the throne and establish a democratic republic."
3
A toilet.
Example
"He retreated to the throne with a newspaper and didn't emerge for half an hour."
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1
To place on a royal seat or invest with sovereign authority; to enthrone.
Example
"The bishop throned the new king in a lavish ceremony at the national cathedral."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'throne', borrowed from Old French 'throne', from Latin 'thronus', deriving from Ancient Greek 'thrónos' meaning 'seat' or 'chair'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Throne. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/throne