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US/ˈpoʊ.di.əm/
UK/ˈpəʊ.di.əm/
a small raised platform where a speaker stands, or where winners stand to receive prizes
In context
The CEO stepped up to the podium and thanked everyone for coming.
Please place your notes on the podium before the presentation begins.
She won a bronze medal and stood on the podium for the first time.
Words that go with podium
verb + preposition
- step up to the podiumThe winner stepped up to the podium to accept the award.
- stand at the podiumPlease stand at the podium and wait for silence.
- speak from the podiumShe spoke from the podium without using notes.
verb + noun
- take the podiumThe mayor took the podium at nine sharp.
noun + noun
- podium finishThe team is aiming for a podium finish this season.
adjective + noun
- wooden podiumA wooden podium stood at the front of the hall.