1. plural of throne; ceremonial chairs for monarchs or other high-ranking officials
2. positions of royal or sovereign power
3. in Christian theology, one of the orders of angels in the celestial hierarchy
Usage: religious

Examples

• The museum displayed ancient thrones from various civilizations.
• Two golden thrones sat side by side in the palace hall.
• The revolution toppled several European thrones in the 19th century.
• Many thrones were lost during the world wars.
• The cathedral’s artwork depicted angels, including thrones and cherubim.
• Historians studied the rise and fall of medieval thrones.
• The ornate thrones were carved from precious wood and inlaid with jewels.