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

Carter paused, double-tapping the podium’s platform, with one last comment. —Jillian Ellison, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2024

On the other hand, many ardent Chevy Tri-Five folks will posit any number of valid arguments why the original ’55, or ideally proportioned ’56, should take the podium in a Bel Air beauty contest. —Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024

In topping the podium at Paris 2024, Reeves became the first US lifter since Tara Nott in 2000 to win Olympic gold, and the youngest American Olympic gold medalist in weightlifting since Berger in 1956. —Jamie Barton, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024

During the postgame presser, the balls from the two now famous hits were sitting on the podium. —Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 12 Dec. 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