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rostrum

noun

ˈrä-strəm

Definition of rostrum

as in podium

a level usually raised surface stood on a rostrum to address the huge crowd

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Recent Examples of rostrum Her interest began when a green sawfish rostrum was donated to the university’s National Marine Science Centre. — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 19 Mar. 2026 Are members of Congress really supposed to sit meekly and quietly while the president uses the rostrum of their chamber to abuse and insult them in the ugliest language? — David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026 Trump's speech to a joint session of Congress last year set the record for the longest speech of its kind from the House rostrum, meaning some watchers may want to add an entertainment element to their viewing experience. — James Powel, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026 Albritton was on the rostrum with the other two leaders at the time, having just presided over the opening ceremony. — Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rostrum

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podium

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Kaufman County District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley took the podium after Raybould, praising the collaboration.

— Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
The Throne Room Duel & A-Wing comes with two battle podiums, where the Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader minifigures can be placed to have an epic lightsaber duel.

— Chris McMullen, Space.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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