podium
//ˈpoʊ.di.əm//
Noun
podiumSingular
podiumsPlural
1
A raised platform on which a person stands to address an audience, receive an award, or conduct an orchestra.
The speaker stepped up to the podium and began her speech.
2
A continuous projecting base or pedestal under a building or around a room.
The ancient temple was built on a stone podium.