throne

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[edit] Etymology

From Ancient Greek θρόνος (thronos), “‘chair, throne’”).

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Singular
throne

Plural
thrones

throne (plural thrones)

  1. The ornate seat a King or Queen sits on for formal occasions, usually placed on a raised dais in the throne room.
    • He approached the throne reverently.
  2. The formal position of a sovereign.
  3. (colloquial) The lavatory or toilet.
    • She’s on the throne.
  4. (Biblical tradition) The third highest order of angel in Christian angelology, ranked above minions and below cherubim.
  5. (music) A type of stool used by drummers.

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ornate seat
position
lavatory or toilet
third highest order of angel
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