podium
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: podia · podiums · podiuming · podiumed
Sense 1
A platform on which to stand, as when conducting an orchestra or preaching at a pulpit; any low platform or dais.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A stand used to hold notes when speaking publicly.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To finish in the top three at an event or competition.
VerbRegister: colloquial
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “podium” mean?
A platform on which to stand, as when conducting an orchestra or preaching at a pulpit; any low platform or dais.
Is “podium” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.