Definitions

1. noun

A platform, typically raised, for people to stand on when receiving awards or recognition, especially in competitive events.

“The winner stood proudly on the podium, holding her trophy.”

2. noun

A raised platform or a series of platforms, often in a museum or art gallery, used to display objects or artworks.

“The museum had a large podium with a series of artifacts from ancient civilizations.”

3. verb

To raise (a platform or a person) onto a podium.

“The stagehands podiumed the speakers before the conference began.”