podium.
A platform on which to stand, as when conducting an orchestra or preaching at a pulpit; any low platform or dais.
Meaning & usage
A platform on which to stand, as when conducting an orchestra or preaching at a pulpit; any low platform or dais.
A stand used to hold notes when speaking publicly.
A steepled platform upon which the three competitors with the best results may stand when being handed their medals or prize.
A result amongst the best three at a competition.
A low wall, serving as a foundation, a substructure, or a terrace wall. The dwarf wall surrounding the arena of an amphitheatre, from the top of which the seats began.
A low wall, serving as a foundation, a substructure, or a terrace wall. The masonry under the stylobate of a temple, sometimes a mere foundation, sometimes containing chambers.
The lower portion of a high-rise building, typically of several storeys tall and acts as a foundation to the tower(s) above it.
A foot or footstalk.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ped- Proto-Indo-European *-s Proto-Indo-European *pṓdsder. Ancient Greek πούς (poús) Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Ancient Greek -ῐος (-ĭos)? Ancient Greek -ιον (-ion) Ancient Greek πόδιον (pódion)bor. Latin podiumbor. English podium Borrowed from Latin podium, from Ancient Greek πόδιον (pódion, “base”), a diminutive of πούς (poús, “foot”). Doublet of pew.
To finish in the top three at an event or competition.
The swimmer podiumed three times at the Olympics.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ped- Proto-Indo-European *-s Proto-Indo-European *pṓdsder. Ancient Greek πούς (poús) Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Ancient Greek -ῐος (-ĭos)? Ancient Greek -ιον (-ion) Ancient Greek πόδιον (pódion)bor. Latin podiumbor. English podium Borrowed from Latin podium, from Ancient Greek πόδιον (pódion, “base”), a diminutive of πούς (poús, “foot”). Doublet of pew.
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