podium
/ˈpoʊdiəm/
noun
- A small raised platform for a speaker, performer, or award winner.
- The teacher stood at the podium and welcomed the students.
- The gold medalist stepped onto the podium to receive her award.
- He placed his notes on the podium before beginning his speech.
- A position of prominence or success, especially in a competition.
- The team finished on the podium in third place.
- She dreamed of standing on the podium at the Olympics.
- Only the top three racers made it to the podium.
verb
- To finish in the top three of a competition, especially a race.
- He has podiumed in three consecutive races this season.
- She podiumed in her first marathon, coming in second.
- The young skier hopes to podium at the national championships.