throne — a ceremonial chair for a sovereign
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a ceremonial chair for a sovereign
Pronunciation (IPA): /θroʊn/
Example Sentences
- The cat claimed the expensive chair as his personal throne.
- She inherited the throne at the young age of 21.
- The gaming chair looked like a throne fit for an esports king.
throne
NOUN[/θroʊn/]
a ceremonial chair for a sovereign
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'throne', derived from Latin 'thronus', which came from Greek 'thronos' meaning a seat or chair of honor. The word ultimately refers to an elevated ceremonial seat.
Breakdown
Greek 'thronos' (seat/chair) → Latin 'thronus' → Old French 'throne' → English 'throne' (a sovereign's ceremonial chair)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cat claimed the expensive chair as his personal throne.”
“She inherited the throne at the young age of 21.”
“The gaming chair looked like a throne fit for an esports king.”
“The revolution ended centuries of throne succession.”
“My toddler turned the toilet into his reading throne.”
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