A throne is a very special chair used by kings or queens. It is important in ceremonies and shows power.
The king sat on his throne at the palace.
She bowed before the queen's golden throne.
Throne can mean the role or power of a king or queen. It is about being the ruler of a country.
She took the throne after her father died.
The prince will inherit the throne next year.
Throne can also mean a top position in a job or field. It shows you have great power or control there.
She finally sat on the throne of business success.
He reached the throne of the tech industry.
In religion, a throne can be a symbolic seat of God or a god. It shows holy and supreme power.
The painting showed God's throne in heaven.
The temple held the throne of the goddess.
Sometimes people call a toilet 'the throne' as a joke. It means the seat where you go to the bathroom.
He sat on the throne reading a book.
She excused herself to visit the throne.
