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

All of whom flock to Monsignor Wicks, drawn by his sophistry and fearsome bully-pulpit magnetism. —Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025

Fuller will continue to lead the church’s congregation and fulfill his responsibilities as the pulpit minister, church officials said. —Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025

Let voices of care ring out of every pulpit, speak from every heart and be extended with kind acts from every hand. —Ciera Bates-Chamberlain, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025

Among that past ministry work was that of City of Refuge, a program administered by FBC Woodstock for pastors who vacated their pulpits due to burn out or disciplinary reasons. —Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025

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