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

The larger shell structure, which houses the Concert Hall, is on the western side of the podium to which the Monumental Steps lead. —Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024

Overall, McLaren notched 20 podiums this year, including Norris claiming the No. 1 spot for four races this season and Piastri for two. —Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2024

At risk of missing the medal podium altogether, Serbia tipped off again 28 hours later against Germany. —Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 8 Dec. 2024

Norris sustained race-ending damage to his car, while Verstappen tumbled to P5, allowing Mercedes’ George Russell to swoop to victory, with Norris’ teammate Oscar Piastri and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz completing the podium. —Sam Joseph, CNN, 6 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