Lectern vs. Podium

Lecternnoun

A stand with a slanted top used to support a bible from which passages are read during a church service.

Lecternnoun

A similar stand to support a lecturer's notes.

Lecternnoun

A choir desk, or reading desk, in some churches, from which the lections, or Scripture lessons, are chanted or read.

Lecternnoun

A reading desk, usually in the form of a stand with a slanted top that holds books or lecture notes at a height convenient for reading by a speaker who is standing. A modern lectern may be of adjustable height, and be fitted with a light to illuminate the material on the desk, and sometimes a microphone or other electrical equipment for use of a speaker.

Lecternnoun

desk or stand with a slanted top used to hold a text at the proper height for a lecturer

Lecternnoun

a tall stand with a sloping top to hold a book or notes, from which someone, typically a preacher or lecturer, can read while standing up.

Lectern

A lectern (from the Latin lectus, past participle of legere, ) is a reading desk, with a slanted top, usually placed on a stand or affixed to some other form of support, on which documents or books are placed as support for reading aloud, as in a scripture reading, lecture, or sermon. To facilitate eye contact and improve posture when facing an audience, lecterns may have adjustable height and slant.

Podiumnoun

A platform on which to stand, as when conducting an orchestra or preaching at a pulpit.

Podiumnoun

(sometimes proscribed) A stand used to hold notes when speaking publicly.

Podiumnoun

A steepled platform upon which the three competitors with the best results may stand when being handed their medals or prize.

Podiumnoun

(sports) A result amongst the best three at a competition.

Podiumnoun

A low wall, serving as a foundation, a substructure, or a terrace wall.

Podiumnoun

The dwarf wall surrounding the arena of an amphitheatre, from the top of which the seats began.

Podiumnoun

The masonry under the stylobate of a temple, sometimes a mere foundation, sometimes containing chambers.

Podiumnoun

A foot or footstalk.

Podiumverb

To finish in the top three at an event or competition.

Podiumnoun

A low wall, serving as a foundation, a substructure, or a terrace wall.

Podiumnoun

The foot.

Podiumnoun

a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

Podium

A podium (plural podiums or podia) is a platform used to raise something to a short distance above its surroundings. It derives from the Greek πόδι (foot).