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podiums

podiums is the plural of podium.

podiums is the third-person singular simple present indicative of podium.

Meaning of podium

Noun

podium (plural podia or podiums)

  1. A platform on which to stand, as when conducting an orchestra or preaching at a pulpit; any low platform or dais.
  2. (proscribed, sometimes) A stand used to hold notes when speaking publicly.
    Synonyms:
    lectern
  3. (sports and other competitions) A steepled platform upon which the three competitors with the best results may stand when being handed their medals or prize.
  4. A result amongst the best three at a competition.
    • Red Bull's Thai-British driver Alex Albon took a maiden podium in third.2020 September 13, Andrew Benson, “Tuscan Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton claims 90th win after incredible race”, in BBC Sport
  5. The dwarf wall surrounding the arena of an amphitheatre, from the top of which the seats began.
  6. The masonry under the stylobate of a temple, sometimes a mere foundation, sometimes containing chambers.

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Questions about podiums

What is podiums the plural of?
Podiums is the plural of podium.

Words near podiums in the dictionary

  1. podium positions
  2. podium sweep
  3. podium sweeps
  4. podiumed
  5. podiuming
  6. podiums
  7. Podlachia
  8. Podlaskie Voivodeship
  9. podler
  10. podlers
  11. podlet

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