podium
A platform on which to stand, as when conducting an orchestra or preaching at a pulpitA platform on which to stand, as when conducting an orchestra or preaching at a pulpit; any low platform or dais.
» Tom stepped up to the podium.
Meaning
8 sensesA platform on which to stand, as when conducting an orchestra or preaching at a pulpit; any low platform or dais.
(proscribed, sometimes)A stand used to hold notes when speaking publicly.
Pult, Rednerpult
ка́федраkáfedra
A steepled platform upon which the three competitors with the best results may stand when being handed their medals or prize.
Treppchen, Podest, Podium
по́диумpódium
A result amongst the best three at a competition.
Treppchen, Podest, Podium
A low wall, serving as a foundation, a substructure, or a terrace wall.
The dwarf wall surrounding the arena of an amphitheatre, from the top of which the seats began.
The masonry under the stylobate of a temple, sometimes a mere foundation, sometimes containing chambers.
The lower portion of a high-rise building, typically of several storeys tall and acts as a foundation to the tower(s) above it.
A foot or footstalk.
- a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
Examples
18 sentencesTom stepped up to the podium.
Tom walked back to the podium.
When cleaning the classroom, a few students carry the podium.
Tom walked to the podium.
deTom ging zum Podium.
Tom is at the podium.
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 3
Origin
Borrowed from Latin podium, from Ancient Greek πόδιον (pódion, “base”), a diminutive of ποBorrowed from Latin podium, from Ancient Greek πόδιον (pódion, “base”), a diminutive of πούς (poús, “foot”). Doublet of pew.
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Forms
plural: podia / podiumsSynonyms
7 synonymsWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular