Throne

Pronunciation: /θroʊn/

Definitions of throne

noun a ceremonial chair for a monarch or bishop

Example Sentences

A1 The king sat on his throne in the grand hall.

A2 The queen's throne was adorned with jewels and velvet.

B1 The throne room was filled with courtiers and advisors.

B2 The throne of the kingdom had been passed down through generations.

C1 The throne symbolized power and authority in the monarchy.

C2 The throne room was where important decisions were made by the ruler.

Examples of throne in a Sentence

formal The king sat upon his majestic throne, adorned with gold and jewels.

informal Hey, did you see that fancy throne in the castle?

slang That throne is lit, man!

figurative She felt like she was on the throne of success after acing her exams.

Grammatical Forms of throne

• past tense: throned
• plural: thrones
• comparative: more throne
• superlative: most throne
• present tense: throne
• future tense: will throne
• perfect tense: have throned
• continuous tense: is/things are/throne
• singular: throne
• positive degree: throne
• infinitive: to throne
• gerund: throning
• participle: throning

Origin and Evolution of throne

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'throne' originated from the Old French word 'tron', which came from the Latin word 'thronus' and the Greek word 'thronos'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a ceremonial chair or seat of a monarch or deity, the meaning of 'throne' has evolved to symbolize power, authority, and sovereignty.