podium

noun
UK: /ˈpəʊ.di.əm/
US: /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

  1. A raised platform where someone stands to speak to a crowd.

    1. She stood on the podium to give her speech.
    2. The speaker approached the podium, adjusting the microphone to begin the presentation.

  2. A piece of furniture like a desk used when standing to give a speech or lecture; a lectern.

    1. The lecturer placed his notes on the podium.
    2. The politician gripped the podium tightly, emphasizing each point with forceful gestures.

  3. An award platform with different levels to show who finished first, second, and third in a competition.

    1. He climbed onto the podium to receive his gold medal.
    2. After a disappointing race, she vowed to return next year and stand atop the podium.

Synonyms

lectern platform stage dais rostrum

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "podium" in English means: A raised platform where someone stands to speak to a crowd., A piece of furniture like a desk used when standing to give a speech or lecture; a lectern., An award platform with different levels to show who finished first, second, and third in a competition..

The phonetic transcription of "podium" is /ˈpəʊ.di.əm/ in British English and /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "podium": lectern, platform, stage, dais, rostrum.

Example usage of "podium": "She stood on the podium to give her speech.". More examples on the page.