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Definition of pulpit

pulpit

/ˈpʊl.pɪt/
pul · pit
Plural:pulpits
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• noun

1

A raised enclosed platform in a church or chapel from which the preacher delivers a sermon.

Example

"The minister stepped up into the carved oak pulpit to address the Sunday congregation."

2

The clerical profession, preaching, or the collective body of clergy as a source of religious and moral authority.

Example

"Social reformers of the nineteenth century sought support from both the press and the pulpit."

3

A tubular metal guardrail fitted around the bow of a boat or yacht to provide safety for the crew.

Example

"The sailor clipped his safety harness onto the forward pulpit before changing the headsail in rough seas."

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• Rhymes for pulpit

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pulpmill
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pulsate

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Latin pulpitum, meaning a scaffold, platform, or stage for actors and public speakers.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pulpit. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pulpit
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