rostrum

noun
UK: /ˈrɒstrəm/
US: /ˈrɑːstrəm/

  1. A raised platform for public speaking.

    1. The speaker walked to the rostrum.
    2. From the rostrum, the president addressed the nation with solemn resolve.

  2. The beak of a ship, especially one fitted with a metal ram for sinking enemy vessels.

    1. The Roman warship had a bronze rostrum.
    2. Archaeologists discovered a well-preserved rostrum from an ancient galley.

  3. In zoology, a beak-like projection or extension, especially about the head.

    1. The beetle has a distinctive rostrum.
    2. Scientists examined the fossil, noting the unusual shape of the rostrum.

Synonyms

podium stage platform pulpit beak bow
rostrum transitive-verb

  1. To furnish with a rostrum or beak-like projection.

    1. The artist decided to rostrum the creature.
    2. He planned to rostrum the model ship with a decorative element.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rostrum" in English means: A raised platform for public speaking., The beak of a ship, especially one fitted with a metal ram for sinking enemy vessels., In zoology, a beak-like projection or extension, especially about the head..

The phonetic transcription of "rostrum" is /ˈrɒstrəm/ in British English and /ˈrɑːstrəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rostrum": podium, stage, platform, pulpit, beak, bow.

Example usage of "rostrum": "The speaker walked to the rostrum.". More examples on the page.