podium Synonyms
Another word for podium
• noun (Context 1)
A small raised platform on which a person stands to be seen by an audience, such as when giving a speech or conducting an orchestra.
"The conductor stepped onto the rostrum and raised her baton to signal the orchestra."
• noun (Context 2)
A tall, narrow desk or stand with a slanted top used to hold notes for a speaker.
"The mayor gripped the edges of the lectern as he delivered his impassioned keynote address."
• noun (Context 3)
A tiered platform where medals are awarded to the top three competitors in a sporting event.
"The gold medalist stood proudly in the center of the rostrum as her national anthem played."
• verb (Context 4)
To finish in the top three places of a sporting competition, thereby qualifying to stand on the medal platform.
"Despite a poor start in the final race, she managed to medal and secure the bronze medal."