lectern
noun
a reading desk in a church on which the Bible rests and from which the lessons are read during the church service.
lecterns
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pluralof lectern.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Harris and Trump, who will stand behind lecterns, are not allowed to bring props or prewritten notes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2024
The two leaders gave opening remarks from lecterns on opposite sides of the stage.
From Reuters ● Nov. 18, 2023
There are lecterns on each level connected by a staircase with ornate details which were all crafted by hand.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2022
The boxy dark blue and dark paneled lecterns — there are many — are a symbol of the modern presidency.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 11, 2022
When books had become numerous the western library was taken in hand, and the lecterns altered into stalls, the single central bar being retained.
From The Care of Books by John Willis Clark
