lectern
/ˈlɛktərn/
noun
- A stand with a slanted top used to hold a book, notes, or a speech for a person who is standing and speaking, especially in a church, classroom, or lecture hall.
- The professor placed her notes on the lectern before beginning the lecture.
- The pastor stood at the wooden lectern and read from the Bible.
- During the conference, each speaker used a clear acrylic lectern with a built-in microphone.