Transcription
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- [poh-dee-uh m]
- /ˈpoʊ di əm/
- /ˈpəʊ.di.əm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [poh-dee-uh m]
- /ˈpoʊ di əm/
Definitions of podium word
- noun plural podium a small platform for the conductor of an orchestra, a public speaker, the recipient of a sports medal, etc. 1
- noun plural podium 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 podium lectern. 1
- noun plural podium a counter or booth, as one at an airport for handling tickets or dispensing information. 1
- noun plural podium Zoology, Anatomy. a foot. 1
- noun plural podium Botany. a footstalk or stipe. 1
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Origin of podium
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 Podium
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
podium 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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