Thesaurus results for ROSTRUM

rostrum

noun

ˈrä-strəm

Definition of rostrum next

as in podium

a level usually raised surface stood on a rostrum to address the huge crowd

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Recent Examples of rostrum Are members of Congress really supposed to sit meekly and quietly while the president uses the rostrum of their chamber to abuse and insult them in the ugliest language? —

David Frum, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026 Trump's speech to a joint session of Congress last year set the record for the longest speech of its kind from the House rostrum, meaning some watchers may want to add an entertainment element to their viewing experience. —

James Powel, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026 Walking onto the rostrum to deliver his eighth and final State of the State address, Governor Ron DeSantis patted Senate President Ben Albritton on the back and shook his hand. —

Jim Defede, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026 Albritton was on the rostrum with the other two leaders at the time, having just presided over the opening ceremony. —

Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rostrum

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podium

Noun

At one point during his speech, Russert left the podium to pour a glass of water.

— Jay Stahl, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Jorgenson owns a pair of podium finishes at the Tour de France, scoring a second place in 2024 and a third in 2023.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 30 June 2026