throne room

noun

1. a chamber, usually containing a throne, used by a sovereign for audiences.
2. the location of actual power or authority, as in a particular government or business organization.

Word History and Origins

Origin of throne room¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

And have them fight it out in the Batcave or the throne room from “Game of Thrones”? And it’s free-to-play, although WB hopes you’ll spend cash on season passes and cosmetic upgrades.

From Seattle Times

“But fine. We’ll fight our way through. They’re probably in the throne room, right?”

From Literature

As she yanked on it, Jack realized what she was trying to do: If the fireplaces were connected to a common chimney, they might be able to get to the throne room through the grate.

From Literature

Franco Zeffirelli’s staging premiered in 1987 and has among the most lavish sets in Met history, recreating an imperial throne room with 199 people on stage.

From Seattle Times

The Metropolitan Opera’s production of Puccini’s “Turandot” is one of the most lavish and intricate in the company’s repertoire, a spectacle that includes an imperial palace, a glittering throne room and expansive gardens.

From New York Times