noun
Uncommon
pulpit
PUUL-piht
Pulpit (noun) means a raised platform in a church where a preacher stands to deliver a sermon. Example: “The vicar climbed the steps to the pulpit.”
noun
1
A raised platform in a church where a preacher stands to deliver a sermon.
"The vicar climbed the steps to the pulpit."
"His sermon from the pulpit lasted almost an hour."
2
Preaching or the preaching profession in general.
"She felt called to a life in the pulpit."
How to use pulpit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe stand a preacher speaks from, or preaching itself.
Common pairings
bully pulpit
from the pulpit
behind the pulpit
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Word forms
- Plural
- pulpits
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Etymology
From Old French pulpite and Latin pulpitum, meaning "platform" or "stage."
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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.
