PODIUM: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for PODIUM?

Need another word that means the same as “podium”? Find 21 synonyms and 30 related words for “podium” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Podium” are: ambo, dais, pulpit, rostrum, soapbox, stump, platform, stage, stand, plinth, base, support, bottom, bed, foot, substructure, mounting, foundation, pillar, column, pier

Podium as a Noun

Definitions of "Podium" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “podium” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• (in some sporting events) a structure consisting of three adjacent platforms of different heights, on which the competitors finishing in first, second, and third places receive their awards.
• A lectern.
• A small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience, as when making a speech or conducting an orchestra.
• A platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it.
• A continuous projecting base or pedestal under a building.
• A projecting lower structure around the base of a tower block.
• A raised platform surrounding the arena in an ancient amphitheatre.

Synonyms of "Podium" as a noun (21 Words)

ambo	A platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it.
base	A known line used as a geometrical base for trigonometry. Everything she cooked seemed to have rice as the base.
bed	A place on the seabed where shellfish especially oysters or mussels breed or are bred. The unit has 20 geriatric beds.
bottom	The fleshy part of the human body that you sit on. Whatever his faults he possesses that old fashioned quality bottom.
column	Anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower. I ve been reading your column for five years.
dais	A low platform for a lectern or throne.
foot	A member of a surveillance team who works on foot or rides as a passenger. The foot of the page.
foundation	The basis on which something is grounded. A foundation brush.
mounting	The action of mounting something. He pulled the curtain rail from its mounting.
pier	The pillar of an arch or supporting a bridge.
pillar	Something shaped like a pillar. Science eroded the pillars of superstition.
platform	A document stating the aims and principles of a political party. Their candidate simply ignored the party platform.
plinth	An architectural support or base (as for a column or statue. Busts of the King and Queen on marble plinths.
pulpit	A raised enclosed platform in a church or chapel from which the preacher delivers a sermon. Many ministers delivered political guidance from their pulpits.
rostrum	A raised platform on which a person stands to make a public speech, receive an award or medal, play music, or conduct an orchestra. The composer moved from keyboard to rostrum.
soapbox	Used with reference to a situation in which someone expresses strong opinions about a particular subject. A soapbox orator.
stage	A stagecoach. I was in the early stages of pregnancy.
stand	The position where a thing or person stands. A taxi stand.
stump	Used in relation to political campaigning. His jibes at his opponents may have won him some support on the stump early in his campaign.
substructure	The basic structure or features of a system or organization. Here is a Roman theatre built over barrel vaulted substructures.
support	A musical part vocal or instrumental that supports or provides background for other musical parts. She s been through a bad time and needs our support.

Usage Examples of "Podium" as a noun

• A six columned portico raised on a podium.
• He was at the podium facing an expectant conference crowd.
• I took the score out of my briefcase and put it on the podium.
• It was more than I could imagine to be up on the podium and singing the national anthem.

Associations of "Podium" (30 Words)

altar	A table or flat-topped block used as the focus for a religious ritual, especially for making sacrifices or offerings to a deity.
baptismal	Of or relating to baptism. Baptismal rites.
chalice	A bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup.
confessional	Relating to religious confession. Tabloid confessionals.
course	A pursuit of game (especially hares) with greyhounds by sight rather than scent. The course of history.
dais	A platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it.
goblet	A drinking glass with a foot and a stem. A beautifully engraved crystal goblet.
homework	Schoolwork that a pupil is required to do at home. He always helps his daughter with her homework.
homiletics	The art of preaching.
homily	A sermon on a moral or religious topic. She delivered her homily about the need for patience.
lear	The hero of William Shakespeare’s tragedy who was betrayed and mistreated by two of his scheming daughters.
lectern	A tall stand with a sloping top to hold a book or notes, from which someone, typically a preacher or lecturer, can read while standing up.
lecture	Deliver an educational lecture or lectures. In each course there are supporting lectures and tutorials.
monitory	Serving to warn. The chill monitory wail of an air raid siren.
oratory	Addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous. He loved the sound of his own oratory.
preach	Used to affirm one’s approval of or support for a stated opinion, advocated course of action, etc. Our pastor will preach the sermon.
pulpit	A guard rail enclosing a small area at the bow of a yacht. The movies could rival the pulpit as an agency moulding the ideas of the mass public.
read	Of a piece of writing convey a specified impression to the reader. It s the best novel I ve ever read.
reliquary	A container for holy relics.
rostrum	A raised platform supporting a film or television camera. Speaker after speaker stepped up to the rostrum.
sacrifice	An animal person or object offered in the act of sacrifice. He had to sell his car at a considerable sacrifice.
sacrificial	Designed to be used up or destroyed in fulfilling a purpose or function. An altar for sacrificial offerings.
sermon	An address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service. I preached my first sermon on original sin.
speech	The expression of or the ability to express thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds. She wouldn t accept his correction of her speech.
stage	Perform a play especially on a stage. I ve always wanted to go on the stage.
stand	The position where a thing or person stands. The hotel stands in three acres of gardens.
stump	Remove tree stumps from. This problem stumped her.
teach	A teacher. She came to say Hi to her old teach.
uproot	Move (someone) from their home or a familiar location. A revolution is necessary to uproot the social order.
valedictorian	(in North America) a student who delivers the valedictory at a graduation ceremony.