pedestal
4 synonyms for pedestal, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The base that supports a column, statue, vase, or similar object.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use pedestal
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
put someone on a pedestal
knock someone off their pedestal
stone pedestal
Etymology
From Italian piedistallo, literally "foot stand," borrowed into French and then English.
Full origin of pedestal →Frequently asked questions
What does “pedestal” mean?
The word “pedestal” means the base that supports a column, statue, vase, or similar object. In plain terms, a support that raises something up — literally a base for a statue, or figuratively an elevated, admired status.
How do you pronounce “pedestal”?
“Pedestal” is pronounced PEH-dihs-tuhl (/ˈpɛdɪstəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “pedestal” in a sentence?
Here is “pedestal” used in a sentence: “The marble statue stood on a stone pedestal in the courtyard.”
What part of speech is “pedestal”?
“Pedestal” is a noun.
Where does the word “pedestal” come from?
The word “pedestal” comes from French. From Italian piedistallo, literally "foot stand," borrowed into French and then English.
Is “pedestal” a common word?
“Pedestal” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
How many meanings does “pedestal” have?
“Pedestal” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the base that supports a column, statue, vase, or similar object.
