throne

/θɹəʊ̯n/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: thrones

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An impressive seat used by a monarch, often on a raised dais in a throne room and reserved for formal occasions.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

ghế ấn tượng dùng bởi một vị vua

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Examples

He approached the throne reverently.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Leadership, particularly the position of a monarch.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sự lãnh đạo, đặc biệt là vị trí của một vị vua

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

Examples

Queen Victoria sat upon the throne of England for 63 years.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “throne” mean?

An impressive seat used by a monarch, often on a raised dais in a throne room and reserved for formal occasions.

Is “throne” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.