Main Entry: pul·pit

Pronunciation: \ˈpu̇l-ˌpit, ˈpəl-, -pət\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin pulpitum, from Latin, staging, platform

Date: 14th century

1 : an elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
2 a : the preaching profession b : a preaching position