βάθρο — meaning in English

English meaning

• podium noun A raised platform for a speaker, performer, or conductor to stand on.

Senses

βάθρο is used for these senses in English:

• podium (sometimes proscribed) A stand used to hold notes when speaking publicly.
• podium (sports, and, other competitions) A steepled platform upon which the three competitors with the best results may stand when being handed their medals or prize.

podium — full definition

1. noun A raised platform for a speaker, performer, or conductor to stand on.
2. noun A stand that holds notes for someone giving a speech.
3. noun The raised platform where the top three finishers of a competition stand to receive their medals; also used to mean a top-three finish itself.

Related Greek words