Lectern (Noun)
Meaning
Desk or stand with a slanted top used to hold a text at the proper height for a lecturer.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The professor placed her notes on the lectern before beginning the lecture.
- A sturdy wooden lectern stood at the front of the conference room for guest speakers.
- The university's main auditorium featured a beautifully crafted ebony lectern adorned with gold accents.
- She adjusted the height of the lectern to accommodate her standing position.
- In the old church, the lectern held large, leather-bound Bibles for reading during services.