podium
n. countablen. a small platform that a person stands on so that people can see them. You often see these used by speakers, conductors, or athletes who win a race.
n. a small raised platform used to elevate a speaker, orchestral conductor, or athlete during a ceremony.
The winner stood on the podium to receive her gold medal.
The professor stepped up to the podium and adjusted the microphone before beginning the lecture.
After a grueling race through the mountains, only the top three finishers were invited to ascend the podium for the trophy presentation.
Borrowed from Latin podium, from Ancient Greek πόδιον (pódion, “base”), a diminutive of πούς (poús, “foot”). Doublet of pew.
Commonly used with the verbs 'stand on', 'ascend', or 'step up to'.
He stood behind the podium to give his speech.He stood at the lectern to give his speech.In strict usage, a podium is a platform you stand on, while a lectern is the desk that holds your notes; however, many speakers use 'podium' for both.