pulpit

noun

pul·​pit ˈpu̇l-ˌpit 

ˈpəl-,

-pət

1

: an elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service

2

a

: the preaching profession

b

: a preaching position

Examples of pulpit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Malice is mostly reflective, referencing John 10:10 on one verse and rhyming about his winding journey from the streets to the pulpit. —Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2024

Given the mosaic of Christian communities, responses at the pulpit and in the pews varied widely according to location, denomination and demographics. —Holly Bailey, Washington Post, 15 July 2024

The pulpit was tall and deep with burgundy red carpeting. —Nina Turner, Newsweek, 10 July 2024

The governor should turn his pulpit to these real concerns before more Marylanders get hurt. —Kevin A. Sabet, Baltimore Sun, 30 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin pulpitum, from Latin, staging, platform

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing pulpit

• bully pulpit
• from the pulpit
• in the pulpit
• jack-in-the-pulpit

Kids Definition

pulpit

noun

pul·​pit ˈpu̇l-ˌpit 

 also  ˈpəl-,

-pət

1

: a raised platform or high desk used in preaching or leading a worship service

2

: the preaching profession

3

: a job as a preacher