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
"The king ascended to the throne after his father's death."
An impressive seat used by a monarch, often on a raised dais in a throne room and reserved for formal occasions.
"The king sat upon his gilded throne to deliver the speech from the high dais of the grand hall."
In plain English: A throne is an ornate chair used by kings and queens to sit on while ruling their country.
"The king sat on his golden throne to address the crowd."
Usage: Use this word specifically when referring to the ceremonial chair of a king or queen during official ceremonies. Avoid using it as a synonym for any ordinary chair, even if that chair is large and comfortable.
sit on the throne as a ruler
"The queen ascended to her father's throne and began ruling the kingdom."
To place on a royal seat; to enthrone.
"The priests ceremonially lifted the new king onto his throne before the assembled crowd."
In plain English: To throne someone means to put them on a chair of honor as if they were royalty.
"After his long day at work, he decided to just sit on his favorite chair and let himself relax like royalty until dinner was ready."
The word "throne" comes from the Latin thronus and Ancient Greek thrónos, both meaning "chair." It replaced an older English word, seld, which also meant a seat or throne.