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Rarepodium
The correct spelling is podium.
How to pronounce podium
noun
IPA: /ˈpəʊ.dɪi.ʌm/
Say it like: Pod-ium
The correct spelling is podium. A platform on which to stand, as when conducting an orchestra or preaching at a pulpit. For example: "The swimmer podiumed three times at the Olympics."
Usage Examples
“The swimmer podiumed three times at the Olympics.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A platform on which to stand, as when conducting an orchestra or preaching at a pulpit.
- 2.(sometimes proscribed) A stand used to hold notes when speaking publicly.
- 3.A steepled platform upon which the three competitors with the best results may stand when being handed their medals or prize.
- 4.A result amongst the best three at a competition.
- 5.A low wall, serving as a foundation, a substructure, or a terrace wall.
verb
- 1.To finish in the top three at an event or competition.
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