podium

🇺🇸 /ˈpəʊdiəm/ 🇬🇧 /ˈpəʊdiəm/
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noun
R

A raised platform where a speaker stands to address an audience.

The teacher stepped onto the podium to start her lecture.

R

A tiered stand where winners are awarded prizes.

After the race, he was thrilled to stand on the top level of the podium.

R

A stand to hold books or notes for a speaker to refer to.

She placed her notes on the podium before beginning her presentation on ancient history.

translation

n. A raised platform where a speaker stands to address an audience.; A tiered stand where winners are awarded prizes.; A stand to hold books or notes for a speaker to refer to.

Word Forms

Plural podiums