sceptres

/ˈsɛptərz/

Meanings

noun

An ornamental staff held by a ruling monarch as a symbol of power.

Examples :

"During the coronation ceremony, both the king and queen held golden sceptres as symbols of their royal power. "

Related Words

symbol noun

/ˈsɪmbəl/

A character or glyph representing an idea, concept or object.

"$ is the symbol for dollars in the US and some other countries."

power noun

/ˈpaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

Ability to do or undergo something.

"The student's power to concentrate helped her finish her homework. "

coronation noun

/ˌkɒɹəˈneɪʃən/ /ˌkɔɹəˈneɪʃən/

The act or solemnity of crowning a sovereign; the act of investing a prince with the insignia of royalty, on his succeeding to the sovereignty.

"The king's coronation was a grand celebration, marking the beginning of his reign. "

golden noun

/ˈɡəʊl.dən/ /ˈɡoʊl.dən/

Kyphosus vaigiensis, a fish found in southeast Asia.

"The aquarium showcased a beautiful golden. "

staff noun

/ˈstæf/ /stɑːf/

(plural staffs or staves) A long, straight, thick wooden rod or stick, especially one used to assist in walking.

"The hiker used a sturdy staff to help him climb the steep mountain trail. "

ornamental noun

/ˌɔːnəˈmɛntl/ /ˌɔɹnəˈmɛntl/

An ornamental plant.

"My grandmother's garden has many beautiful ornamental plants. "

ruling verb

/ˈɹuːlɪŋ/

To regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.

"The teacher is ruling the classroom today, making sure students stay on task. "

ceremony noun

/ˈsɛɹɪməni/ /ˈsɛɹəmoʊni/

A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.

"The graduation ceremony was a significant event for all the students. "

queen noun

/kwiːn/

A female monarch. Example: Queen Victoria.

"The queen of the school's debate team was known for her eloquent speeches. "

symbols noun

/ˈsɪmbəlz/

A character or glyph representing an idea, concept or object.

"$ is the symbol for dollars in the US and some other countries."

monarch noun

/ˈmɒnək/ /ˈmɑnɑɹk/

The ruler of an absolute monarchy or the head of state of a constitutional monarchy.

"The monarch of England lives in Buckingham Palace. "

during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "