podium
Where conductors stand
A podium is a raised platform for a speaker, conductor, or award recipient to stand on.
Originally distinct from lectern (the slanted stand holding notes), podium now commonly refers to both: She stepped up to the podium to deliver her speech.
In sports, podium finish means placing in the top three, from the tiered platform where medalists stand.
Tilted stand for texts
- stageRaised performance platform
- plinthArchitectural support block
- pedestalSupport for statuary
- riserStair's vertical portion
stand · base · staging · support · mount · pulpit · soapbox · bandstand
Collective hand-clapping approval
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- tributeOffering of respect
- kudosPraise and honor
praise · acknowledgment · distinction · ovation · acclaim · honor · esteem · merit
Formal honors bestowed
- trophyAward for winning
- laurelsWreaths symbolizing triumph
- honorsRecognition for achievement
- anthemOfficial song of praise
celebration · pageantry · inauguration · commemoration · gala · pomp · fanfare · ribbon
Element seventy-nine
- silverLustrous white precious metal
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
- medalMetal honor token
- championTop competitor, or advocate
runner-up · placement · leaderboard · scoreboard · finals · ranking · standings · qualifier
Formal public speech
- addressSpeak to formally
- presentationFormal display to viewers
- keynoteCentral theme or speech
- lectureEducational spoken presentation
rhetoric · public speaking · discourse · elocution · monologue · articulation · declamation · proclamation
lectern
Tilted stand for texts
riser · stand · base · staging · support · mount · pulpit · soapbox · bandstand · grandstand
applause
Collective hand-clapping approval
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- tributeOffering of respect
kudos · praise · acknowledgment · distinction · ovation · acclaim · honor · esteem · merit · achievement
awards
Formal honors bestowed
anthem · celebration · pageantry · inauguration · commemoration · gala · pomp · fanfare · ribbon · presentation
gold
Element seventy-nine
champion · runner-up · placement · leaderboard · scoreboard · finals · ranking · standings · qualifier · winner
oration
Formal public speech
- addressSpeak to formally
- presentationFormal display to viewers
- keynoteCentral theme or speech
lecture · rhetoric · public speaking · discourse · elocution · monologue · articulation · declamation · proclamation · announcement
colonnade
Row supporting a roof
pier · classical · temple · structure · elevation · foundation · ambulatory · peristyle
- game showsbuzzer, buzzers, contestant, contestants, jackpot
- Winter Olympicsalpine skiing, biathlon, bobsled, ski jumping, cross-country skiing
- auditoriumsseats, seating, rows, aisles, stage
- city hallcity hall, town hall, mayor's office, council chamber, council chambers
- concert hallconcert hall, auditorium, opera house, recital hall, music hall
- conferencesconference, symposium, conferences, keynote, forums
podiumfloor
Indoor walking surface
pit · ground level · ground · basement · orchestra pit
podiumaudience
Gathered viewers collectively
gallery · bleachers · pews · stands · spectator area
podiumlast place
Lowest rank achieved
also-ran · cellar · wooden spoon · bottom · disqualification
- podium finishTop three result
- medal podium
- podium positionTop-three competitive finish
- winners podiumTiered platform for medalists
- podium ceremonyFormal recognition of victors
- podium finisherTop-three competitor