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
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.
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.
verb
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?
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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