nounπShareA platform on which to stand, as when conducting an orchestra or preaching at a pulpit."The school orchestra's conductor stood on the podium to give her instructions. "culturearchitecturereligionstagepositionbuildingeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(sometimes proscribed) A stand used to hold notes when speaking publicly."The speaker placed her notes on the podium before starting her presentation. "communicationstageplaceeventbuildingorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA steepled platform upon which the three competitors with the best results may stand when being handed their medals or prize."The three students who won the science fair stood on the podium to receive their awards. "sportachievementpositionstageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA result amongst the best three at a competition.""After years of training, she finally achieved a podium at the national gymnastics competition." "sportachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA low wall, serving as a foundation, a substructure, or a terrace wall."The school's stage had a low podium to support the sound system speakers. "architecturebuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA foot or footstalk."The tiny plant had a delicate podium, a short stalk supporting its first flower. "architecturestructurebuildingpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo finish in the top three at an event or competition."The swimmer podiumed three times at the Olympics."sportachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
