podium
playSimple Definition of podium
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: a raised platform for a speaker, performer, or the leader of an orchestra
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: a stand with a slanted surface that holds a book, notes, etc., for someone who is reading, speaking, or teaching
Full Definition of podium
pluralpodiums
orpodia
play \-dē-ə\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 in a sentence
<the conductor on the podium tonight is one of the leading figures of classical music>
Origin and Etymology of podium
Latin — more at pew
First Known Use: 1743
-podium
Definition of -podium
-podia
: foot : part resembling a foot <pseudopodium>
Origin and Etymology of -podium
New Latin, from Greek podion, diminutive of pod-, pous foot — more at foot
PODIUM Defined for Kids
podium
Definition of podium for Students
1 : a raised platform especially for the conductor of an orchestra
2 : a stand with a slanted surface (as for holding papers or a book) that a person can stand behind or near when giving a speech
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