<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>podiums</li><li>a small platform for the conductor of an orchestra, a public speaker, the recipient of a sports medal, etc.</li><li>a low wall forming a base for a construction, as a colonnade or dome</li><li>a stereobate for a classical temple, especially one with perpendicular sides</li><li>the masonry supporting a classical temple</li><li>a raised platform surrounding the arena of an ancient Roman amphitheater having on it the seats of privileged spectators</li><li>lectern</li><li>a counter or booth, as one at an airport for handling tickets or dispensing information</li><li>Zoology, Anatomy: a foot</li><li>Botany: a footstalk or stipe</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(in a sports competition) to finish first, second, or third and receive an award while standing on a podium: He’s podiumed in five of his past six races.</li></ul>