podium

po·di·um

noun \ˈpō-dē-əm\

plural podiums or po·dia\-dē-ə\

Definition of PODIUM

1

: a low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: as a : one around the arena of an ancient amphitheater serving as a base for the tiers of seats b : the masonry under the stylobate of a temple

2

a : a dais especially for an orchestral conductor b : lectern

Examples of PODIUM

1. <the conductor on the podium tonight is one of the leading figures of classical music>

Origin of PODIUM

Latin — more at pew

First Known Use: 1743

Related to PODIUM

Synonyms: dais, platform, rostrum, stage, stand, tribune

Related Words: altar, bimah (also bima), footpace, pulpit; riser, scaffold; balcony, gallery

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Other Furniture and Woodworking Terms

appoint, credenza, mission, settee

Rhymes with PODIUM

odium, rhodium, sodium