pulpit
6 synonyms for pulpit, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A raised platform in a church where a preacher stands to deliver a sermon.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use pulpit
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
bully pulpit
from the pulpit
behind the pulpit
Etymology
From Old French pulpite and Latin pulpitum, meaning "platform" or "stage."
Full origin of pulpit →Frequently asked questions
What does “pulpit” mean?
The word “pulpit” means a raised platform in a church where a preacher stands to deliver a sermon. In plain terms, the stand a preacher speaks from, or preaching itself.
How do you pronounce “pulpit”?
“Pulpit” is pronounced PUUL-piht (/ˈpʊlpɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “pulpit” in a sentence?
Here is “pulpit” used in a sentence: “The vicar climbed the steps to the pulpit.”
What part of speech is “pulpit”?
“Pulpit” is a noun.
Where does the word “pulpit” come from?
The word “pulpit” comes from Latin. From Old French pulpite and Latin pulpitum, meaning "platform" or "stage.".
Is “pulpit” a common word?
“Pulpit” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “pulpit” have?
“Pulpit” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a raised platform in a church where a preacher stands to deliver a sermon.
