podium

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noun

po·​di·​um ˈpō-dē-əm 

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

-podium

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noun combining form

plural -podia

: foot : part resembling a foot

pseudopodium

Synonyms

Noun

• dais
• platform
• rostrum
• stage
• stand
• tribune

Examples of podium in a Sentence

Noun

the conductor on the podium tonight is one of the leading figures of classical music

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Participants have the option to speak at a podium, walk in the parade or both. —Jolan Kruse, Journal Sentinel, 12 July 2024

There are also mobile podiums available and travelers may use other airlines’ ticket counters when available. —Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2024

Ranking with four wins, nine podiums and 19 starts in his career. —Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2024

In 2024, there will be the Meme Team if the Americans don’t stand on the highest podium. —Troy Renck, Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Latin — more at pew

Noun combining form

New Latin, from Greek podion, diminutive of pod-, pous foot — more at foot

First Known Use

Noun

1743, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

podium

noun

po·​di·​um ˈpōd-ē-əm 

plural podiums or podia -ē-ə 

: a raised platform especially for an orchestral conductor