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Throne (Noun)

Meaning 1

The chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.; "the king sat on his throne".

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The king sat on his throne, surveying his kingdom with pride and authority.
  • Her Majesty sat on the throne, listening to the reports of her advisors from across the land.
  • The grand throne room was filled with ornate tapestries, symbols of the wealth and power of the royal family.
  • The old throne had been passed down through generations of kings, its intricate carvings telling stories of battles won and lost.
  • He walked slowly towards the throne, bowing deeply as he reached it to show respect to the monarch seated upon it.

Hyponyms

  • Bishop's Throne

Related Words

  • Throne (verb)

Meaning 2

A plumbing fixture for defecation and urination.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The plumber carefully installed the new throne in the master bathroom.
  • After a long day, he finally got to sit on his throne and relax.
  • The antique toilet was an unusual throne with intricate carvings on the lid.
  • The royal family had their own custom-made throne in the palace.
  • He stumbled into the bathroom and plopped himself down on the throne, exhausted.

Synonyms

  • Commode
  • Pot
  • Stool
  • Crapper
  • Toilet
  • Can
  • Potty

Hypernyms

  • Plumbing Fixture

Hyponyms

  • Flush Toilet
  • Flushless Toilet
  • Lavatory
  • Potty Seat
  • Potty Chair

Meaning 3

The position and power of an exalted person (a sovereign or bishop) who is entitled to sit in a chair of state on ceremonial occasions.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The newly crowned king ascended to the throne, ready to begin his reign over the kingdom.
  • The bishop took his seat upon the throne, awaiting the procession of the cathedral's officials.
  • Her rise to power was swift, and soon she found herself occupying the throne as the country's supreme ruler.
  • After the death of his father, the young prince was next in line to inherit the throne and become the new king.
  • The queen's throne was placed at the center of the grand hall, where she would sit in judgment over the proceedings.

Hypernyms

  • Office
  • Situation
  • Post
  • Berth
  • Spot
  • Billet
  • Place

Related Words

  • Throne (verb)
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