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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White posted several throwback photos of himself with his memorable mane, including his podium moments at the 2006 Turin Winter Games when the then-19-year-old White won his first Olympic gold medal in the men's snowboard halfpipe and again at the 2006 Turin Games.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
The film picks up halfway through the Formula 1 season, and by bringing Sonny into the mix, Ruben hopes the team lands a podium finish.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
Dozens of past colleagues, current peers, friends and family came to celebrate Hayes, flocking to the podium in the center to thank him personally.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 13 Jan. 2026
Though that part of the bit didn't quite land, Storrie followed Williams out to the podium, shaking profusely from nerves of attending their first Globes.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Podium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/podium. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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