podium

Definitions


[ˈpəʊdɪəm], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience, as when making a speech or conducting an orchestra
(e.g: he was at the podium facing an expectant conference crowd)


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Origin:
mid 18th century: via Latin from Greek podion, diminutive of pous, pod- ‘foot’


[ˈpəʊdɪəm], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of a competitor in a sporting event) finish first, second, or third, so as to appear on a podium to receive an award
(e.g: older riders who expected to podium may find themselves racing against other riders who are years younger)


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Origin:
mid 18th century: via Latin from Greek podion, diminutive of pous, pod- ‘foot’




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