podium

noun

po·di·um | \ ˈpō-dē-əm

plural podiums or podia\ ˈpō-dē-ə

Definition of podium

(Entry 1 of 2)

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

2a : a dais especially for an orchestral conductor

b : lectern

-podium

noun combining form

plural -podia

Definition of -podium (Entry 2 of 2)

: foot : part resembling a foot pseudopodium

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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

Two days after the primary, one of the Republicans will share a podium in South Bend for a rally with President Trump. — Alex Pappas, Fox News, "GOP rivals claim Indiana Senate primary front-runner is actually 'lifelong Democrat'," 7 May 2018 Earlier this month, Stacy Dossman stood at a podium in front of the Sacramento City Council and, her voice quivering, testified about her experience of raising an 18-year-old African American son. — Ryan Lillis, sacbee, "Sacramento mayor calls on mental health workers to volunteer in black communities | The Sacramento Bee," 21 Apr. 2018 At a World Cup race Sunday in Norway, Minnesota's Jessie Diggins became the first American to reach the podium in a 30-kilometer race. — Anchorage Daily News, "4 Anchorage skiers join Diggins with career-best World Cup efforts," 12 Mar. 2018 Foster junior Valerie Carreon rallied from an opening defeat to finish sixth and reach the podium in the 102 division. — Jack Marrion, Houston Chronicle, "Foster's Nwankwo completes undefeated season," 26 Feb. 2018 There are some weight classes in 2A-3 that could send places 5-8 and put kids on the podium in Kissimmee. — Brant Parsons, OrlandoSentinel.com, "2018 Region 2A-3 wrestling preview and predictions," 21 Feb. 2018 Markle arrived at the podium at the Government House in Wellington addressing New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy. — Halie Lesavage, Glamour, "Meghan Markle Just Gave a Moving Speech About Women's Equality," 28 Oct. 2018 The singer serenaded the Queen at the podium and blew a kiss to her casket before leaving the stand. — Fox News, "Aretha Franklin funeral's bishop mistakes Ariana Grande's name for 'new something at Taco Bell'," 2 Oct. 2018 Kate stood at a podium with her notes in front of her, but Meghan went note-free. — Temi Adebowale, Harper's BAZAAR, "Both Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton Gave Inspiring First Speeches as Royals," 20 Sep. 2018

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