podium

Definition

A platform on which to stand, as when conducting an orchestra or preaching at a pulpit; any low platform or dais.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin podium, from Ancient Greek πόδιον (pódion, “base”), a diminutive of πούς (poús, “foot”). Doublet of pew.

Example Sentences

• "Red Bull's Thai-British driver Alex Albon took a maiden podium in third."