Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for throne

throne

noun as in chair of royalty

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Andrew could also be expelled from his place in the line of succession to the throne, where he is currently eighth in line.

Read more on BBC

When William is eventually on the throne, Andrew's royal appearances might be reduced from rare to never.

Read more on BBC

Two thrones also used for props are up for sale.

Read more on BBC

The 65-year-old prince is the third child of the late Queen Elizabeth II and he is eighth in line to the throne.

Read more on BBC

Austria faced near extinction in 1740 when Maria Theresa’s accession to the Habsburg throne prompted Frederick II of Prussia to invade and spark a war of partition.

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement