Synonyms of platform

platform

noun

ˈplat-ˌfȯrm 

1

as in podium

a level usually raised surface

you'll have to stand up there on the platform for your speech

Synonyms & Similar Words

• podium
• stand
• pulpit
• stage
• dais
• rostrum
• tribune
• altar
• balcony
• scaffold
• riser
• bimah
• gallery
• footpace

2

as in forum

a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information

for years the publisher has used his newspaper as a platform for his extreme political conservatism

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forum
• venue
• outlet
• medium
• showcase
• soapbox
• conduit
• pipeline
• channel
• stage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of platform

More than 50 of the players competing in this summer’s World Cup have featured on its platform, including France and PSG duo Bradley Barcola and Warren Zaire-Emery. — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Still, the company’s leaders have increasingly leaned into partnerships with major tech platforms. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 22 July 2026

The conspiracies of the Heat mistakenly leaking James’ decision to return to Miami also picked up steam, and the Heat simultaneously skyrocketed on the Polymarket and Kalshi prediction market platforms as James’ next team. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

There are more than 138,000 active subreddits on the platform, according to the data analytics firm DemandSage, each focusing on a unique community or topic. — William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026