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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Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
In a race with plenty of crashes and spins, Sauber’s Nico Hülkenberg was third from 19th on the grid for his first podium finish in his 239th race of an F1 career that began in 2010.
—James Ellingworth, Denver Post, 6 July 2025
In the five years since, Roglic has never threatened the Tour’s podium.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 5 July 2025
Before signing the order, Trump praised Gaines, who stood behind him at the podium.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
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Noun
McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri reacts after placing second in the podium positions during the Formula One British Grand Prix at the Silverstone motor racing circuit in Silverstone, central England, on July 6, 2025.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
In a race with plenty of crashes and spins, Sauber’s Nico Hülkenberg was third from 19th on the grid for his first podium finish in his 239th race of an F1 career that began in 2010.
—James Ellingworth, Denver Post, 6 July 2025
In the five years since, Roglic has never threatened the Tour’s podium.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 5 July 2025
Before signing the order, Trump praised Gaines, who stood behind him at the podium.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
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“Podium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/podium. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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