Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [poh-dee-uh m]
- /ˈpoʊ di əm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [poh-dee-uh m]
- /ˈpoʊ di əm/
Definitions of podia word
- noun plural podia a small platform for the conductor of an orchestra, a public speaker, the recipient of a sports medal, etc. 1
- noun plural podia Architecture. a low wall forming a base for a construction, as a colonnade or dome. a stereobate for a classical temple, especially one with perpendicular sides. the masonry supporting a classical temple. a raised platform surrounding the arena of an ancient Roman amphitheater having on it the seats of privileged spectators. 1
- noun plural podia lectern. 1
- noun plural podia a counter or booth, as one at an airport for handling tickets or dispensing information. 1
- noun plural podia Zoology, Anatomy. a foot. 1
- noun plural podia Botany. a footstalk or stipe. 1
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Origin of podia
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Latin: “elevated place, balcony” < Greek pódion “little foot,” equivalent to pod- pod- + -ion diminutive suffix. See pew
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Parts of speech for Podia
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
podia popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
podia usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for podia
noun podia
- bandstands — Plural form of bandstand.
- daises — a raised platform, as at the front of a room, for a lectern, throne, seats of honor, etc.
Top questions with podia
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