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Word: Podium
Speech Type: Noun
mid 18th century: via Latin from Greek podion, diminutive of pous, pod- ‘foot’
ˈpəʊdɪəm
a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience, as when making a speech or conducting an orchestra
Short Definition:small platform in front of audience
Examples:- he was at the podium facing an expectant conference crowd
Word: Podium
Speech Type: Verb
ˈpəʊdɪəm
(of a competitor in a sporting event) finish first, second, or third, so as to appear on a podium to receive an award
Short Definition:finish first, second, or third, so as to appear on podium for award
Examples:- older riders who expected to podium may find themselves racing against other riders who are years younger
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