noun
scepter
noun
1
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
sceptered past tense, scepters plural, scepters singular
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