THRONE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does throne mean? 

• THRONE (noun)
  The noun THRONE has 3 senses:

1. the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

2. a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination

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

  Familiarity information: THRONE used as a noun is uncommon.

• THRONE (verb)
  The verb THRONE has 2 senses:

1. sit on the throne as a ruler

2. put a monarch on the throne

  Familiarity information: THRONE used as a verb is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• THRONE (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

The chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Context example:

the king sat on his throne

Hypernyms ("throne" is a kind of...):

chair of state (a ceremonial chair for an exalted or powerful person)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "throne"):

bishop's throne; cathedra (a throne that is the official chair of a bishop)

mercy seat (the throne of God)

musnud (a seat with a cushion that is used as a throne by Indian princes)

peacock-throne (the golden throne of former kings of Delhi; stolen by the Persians in 1739 and subsequently lost; symbol of the former Shah of Iran)

Derivation:

throne (put a monarch on the throne)

throne (sit on the throne as a ruler)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A plumbing fixture for defecation and urination

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

can; commode; crapper; pot; potty; stool; throne; toilet

Hypernyms ("throne" is a kind of...):

plumbing fixture (a fixture for the distribution and use of water in a building)

Meronyms (parts of "throne"):

toilet bowl (the bowl of a toilet that can be flushed with water)

toilet seat (the hinged seat on a toilet)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "throne"):

flushless toilet (a toilet that relies on bacteria to break down waste matter (instead of using water))

flush toilet; lavatory (a toilet that is cleaned of waste by the flow of water through it)

potty chair; potty seat (toilet consisting of a small seat used by young children)

Holonyms ("throne" is a part of...):

bathroom (a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet)

bathroom; can; john; lav; lavatory; privy; toilet (a room or building equipped with one or more toilets)

Sense 3

Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("throne" is a kind of...):

berth; billet; office; place; position; post; situation; spot (a job in an organization)

Derivation:

throne (put a monarch on the throne)

throne (sit on the throne as a ruler)

• THRONE (verb)

Present simple: I / you / we / they throne    ... he / she / it thrones   
Past simple: throned   
Past participle: throned   
-ing form: throning   

Sense 1

Meaning:

Sit on the throne as a ruler

Classified under:

Verbs of political and social activities and events

Hypernyms (to "throne" is one way to...):

govern; rule (exercise authority over; as of nations)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s

Derivation:

throne (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)

throne (the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Put a monarch on the throne

Classified under:

Verbs of political and social activities and events

Synonyms:

enthrone; throne

Context example:

The Queen was enthroned more than 50 years ago

Hypernyms (to "throne" is one way to...):

enthrone; invest; vest (provide with power and authority)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s somebody

Derivation:

throne (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)

throne (the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.)

 Context examples 

It was nearly as big as an elephant, and the green throne seemed hardly strong enough to hold its weight.

(The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum)

I feel myself to be back upon my throne when I look at them.

(The White Company, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

Then the fisherman went home, and found Ilsabill sitting on a throne that was two miles high.

(Fairy Tales, by The Brothers Grimm)

At last we entered the palace, and proceeded into the chamber of presence, where I saw the king seated on his throne, attended on each side by persons of prime quality.

(Gulliver's Travels into several remote nations of the world, by Jonathan Swift)

I informed her that my reason was tottering on its throne, and only she, Miss Mills, could prevent its being deposed.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)

I will suffer no competitor near the throne; I shall exact an undivided homage: his devotions shall not be shared between me and the shape he sees in his mirror.

(Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë)

I'd rather see you poor men's wives, if you were happy, beloved, contented, than queens on thrones, without self-respect and peace.

(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)

The Scarecrow sat in the big throne and the others stood respectfully before him.

(The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum)

But he did not venture to give him his dismissal, for he dreaded lest he should strike him and all his people dead, and place himself on the royal throne.

(Fairy Tales, by The Brothers Grimm)

He on the right is Pedro, whom we are about to put upon the Spanish throne.

(The White Company, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)