Sekirov Dictionary

podium

UK /ˈpəʊ.di.əm/US /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

noun9

  1. A platform on which to stand, as when conducting an orchestra or preaching at a pulpit; any low platform or dais.
  2. A steepled platform upon which the three competitors with the best results may stand when being handed their medals or prize.
  3. A result amongst the best three at a competition.
  4. (nonstandard) A stand used to hold notes when speaking publicly.
  5. The dwarf wall surrounding the arena of an amphitheatre, from the top of which the seats began.
  6. The lower portion of a high-rise building, typically of several storeys tall and acts as a foundation to the tower(s) above it.
  7. A low wall, serving as a foundation, a substructure, or a terrace wall.
  8. The masonry under the stylobate of a temple, sometimes a mere foundation, sometimes containing chambers.
  9. A foot or footstalk.

verb1

  1. (informal) To finish in the top three at an event or competition.
forms

podiumed · podiuming · podiums · podia

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