Rostrum (Noun)
Meaning 1
A platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The dignified chairman took to the rostrum and opened the assembly.
- Students delivering valedictions gave poignant farewell addresses on a highly adorned rostrum set above and somewhat over all platforms assembled elsewhere adjacent facilities overall front gathering buildings facade erected convention head core leaders residence function here raised roof egrand conventional external extended length existing larger school roof newly public high outside inside location hall rear door newly built head extended exterior area next main room main large conventional added large public school building used annual convention nearby one auditorium.
- The Prime Minster announced the expected cutbacks from the ministerial rostrum as she placated an assembled rowdy media crowd that was mostly in disapproval of the measures her government proposed implementing.
- Her gaze met all as she dramatically mounted a particularly tall rostrum, as if meeting every stare without having to have a confrontation or take their challenge once raised.
- Standing very far forward speaking deliberately from the rostrum, he watched numerous leaders finally accept everything and the international summits agreed, following which all European heads of government returned home triumphant.