podium
noun
a small platform for the conductor of an orchestra, a public speaker, the recipient of a sports medal, etc.
podiums
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pluralof podium.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It makes us fondly recall a past when first ladies competently delivered coherent speeches from podiums and made strong policy advocates.
From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026
In the intervening years, when he was largely absent from U.S. podiums, Mr. Thomas cemented an enduring relationship with the London Symphony Orchestra, becoming its chief conductor in 1988.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
While the other candidates pressed their palms against the podiums, ready to pounce on every question, Becerra clasped his hands like an altar boy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2026
Neil has had a couple of World Cup podiums this season - one each with his brother and Poth.
From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2026
Old men guard it, sitting behind four red podiums.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
