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US/ˈped.ə.stəl/
UK/ˈped.ɪ.stəl/
the base that a statue or column stands on; also a position where someone is admired too much
In context
The bronze statue stands on a tall stone pedestal in the middle of the square.
Fans often put celebrities on a pedestal and forget they are only human.
After the scandal, the famous coach was knocked off his pedestal.
Words that go with pedestal
verb + preposition
- put someone on a pedestalDon't put your partner on a pedestal; nobody is perfect.
- knock someone off their pedestalThe cheating scandal knocked both players off their pedestal.
noun + noun
- stone pedestalA stone pedestal is all that remains of the old monument.
- marble pedestalThe vase was displayed on a white marble pedestal.
- pedestal fanWe bought a pedestal fan because the air conditioner was broken.