noun
scepter
Also spelled sceptre (UK spelling)
Scepter (noun) means the American spelling of sceptre, a ceremonial rod carried by a monarch as a symbol of authority. Example: “The king held the scepter as he sat on his throne.”
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The American spelling of sceptre, a ceremonial rod carried by a monarch as a symbol of authority.
"The king held the scepter as he sat on his throne."
"The museum displays a jeweled scepter once carried by royalty."
How to use scepter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA decorated rod or staff that a king or queen holds to show their royal power.
UK vs US
American English spells it "scepter"; British English uses "sceptre".
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Word forms
- Plural
- scepters
- Third person singular
- scepters
- Past tense
- sceptered
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What does “scepter” mean?
The word “scepter” means the American spelling of sceptre, a ceremonial rod carried by a monarch as a symbol of authority. In plain terms, a decorated rod or staff that a king or queen holds to show their royal power.
How do you use “scepter” in a sentence?
Here is “scepter” used in a sentence: “The king held the scepter as he sat on his throne.”
What part of speech is “scepter”?
“Scepter” is a noun.
What is the meaning of scepter?
"scepter" (noun) means the American spelling of sceptre, a ceremonial rod carried by a monarch as a symbol of authority.
