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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The first known use of podium was in 1743
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