plural podiums or podia
ˈpō-dē-ə 
1
: a low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such 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
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Noun
the conductor on the podium tonight is one of the leading figures of classical music
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Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Newsom stepped behind a podium dropped within a stadium parking lot, with a commanding view of Los Angeles as the backdrop.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Over the next two weeks, athletes from around the world will fight for spots on the podiums in curling, skiing, snowboarding, figure skating, bobsledding and so much more.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
Yet, Sainz still powered his way to two podium finishes, and both drivers brought home a steady haul of points to keep Williams’ closest rivals (Racing Bulls and Aston Martin) at bay in the constructors’ standings.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
London — Athletes on the podium at the Winter Olympics in Italy this month will be awarded the most expensive medals in the history of the Games, thanks to soaring precious metals prices.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Newsom stepped behind a podium dropped within a stadium parking lot, with a commanding view of Los Angeles as the backdrop.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Over the next two weeks, athletes from around the world will fight for spots on the podiums in curling, skiing, snowboarding, figure skating, bobsledding and so much more.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
Yet, Sainz still powered his way to two podium finishes, and both drivers brought home a steady haul of points to keep Williams’ closest rivals (Racing Bulls and Aston Martin) at bay in the constructors’ standings.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Podium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/podium. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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