Main Entry:

po·di·um

Pronunciation:

\ˈpō-dē-əm\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural podiums or po·dia \-dē-ə\

Etymology:

Latin — more at pew

Date:

1743

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