'Podium' definitions:
Definition of 'podium'
(from WordNet)
Definition of 'Podium'
From: GCIDE
- Podium \Po"di*um\, n.; pl. Podia. [L., fr. Gr. ?, dim. of ?, ?, foot. See Pew.]
- 1. (Arch.) A low wall, serving as a foundation, a substructure, or a terrace wall. It is especially employed by arch[ae]ologists in two senses: (a) The dwarf wall surrounding the arena of an amphitheater, from the top of which the seats began. (b) The masonry under the stylobate of a temple, sometimes a mere foundation, sometimes containing chambers. See Illust. of Column. [1913 Webster]
- 2. (Zool.) The foot. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'podium'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- balcony,
- catafalque,
- dais,
- emplacement,
- estrade,
- floor,
- gallery,
- heliport,
- hustings,
- landing,
- landing pad,
- landing stage,
- launching pad,
- platform,
- pulpit,
- rostrum,
- soapbox,
- stage,
- step terrace,
- stump,
- terrace,
- tribunal,
- tribune