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podium

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈpoʊdiəm/ · UK /ˈpəʊdiəm/

podium means: A platform with three levels where the top three competitors stand to receive prizes.

noun

WINNERS' PLATFORMB2

A platform with three levels where the top three competitors stand to receive prizes.

  • The three winners stood on the podium.
  • She reached the podium in her first race.
  • He waved from the podium while receiving his silver medal.

Common phrases: on the podium, podium finish, reach the podium

RAISED PLATFORMB2

A raised area where a person stands to speak, perform, or lead an orchestra.

  • The speaker stood on the podium.
  • The conductor stepped onto the podium and raised her arms.
  • A microphone was placed beside the podium.

Similar words: platform, dais

Common phrases: stand on a podium, step onto a podium, speaker's podium

verb

FINISH TOP THREEC2

To finish first, second, or third in a competition.

  • She podiumed in yesterday's race.
  • He has podiumed three times this season.
  • Can they podium at the next championship?

How to use it: podium in something (She podiumed in both races.); podium at something (He hopes to podium at the championships.)

Similar words: place in the top three

Common phrases: podium in something, podium at something, podium three times

Questions about podium

What does podium mean?

A platform with three levels where the top three competitors stand to receive prizes.

What is podium in other languages?

Türkçe: madalya kürsüsü · Español: podio · Français: podium · Deutsch: Siegertreppchen · Italiano: podio · 日本語: 表彰台

How do you pronounce podium?

In American English /ˈpoʊdiəm/; in British English /ˈpəʊdiəm/.

How do you use podium in a sentence?

The three winners stood on the podium. She reached the podium in her first race.

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