THRONE
Dictionary entry overview: What does throne mean?
• THRONE (noun)
The noun THRONE has 3 senses:
1. the chair of state of 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)
Meaning:
The chair of state of 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 (a seat for one person, with a support for the back)
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)
Meaning:
A plumbing fixture for defecation and urination
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Synonyms:
potty; crapper; commode; pot; throne; toilet; stool; can
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...):
bath; 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)
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)
• THRONE (verb)
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
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
