26984 words

thrones

4 definitions • 5 examples
1
the special chair used by a ruler, especially a king or queen
2
the state of being a ruler:

Examples:

Elizabeth II ascended/came to the throne (= became queen of Britain) when her father died.
Queen Victoria was on the throne (= was queen) at that time.
William is next in line to the throne (= will become king next).
3
the toilet:

Examples:

I can remember dad grabbing the newspaper and saying he'd be on the throne a while.
4
a special chair used by a king or queen, or the condition of being such a ruler:

Examples:

He is heir to the throne.

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