Podium (Noun)
Meaning
A platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The presidential candidate stood confidently on the podium, delivering her speech to the crowd of supporters.
- A podium in the center of the conference room allowed the guest speaker to address the audience easily.
- The debate moderator took her place behind the podium and began the discussion.
- The Nobel Prize winner stepped up onto the podium to give her acceptance speech.
- A simple podium had been erected in the town square for the mayor to make announcements.