lectern, podium, dais, rostrum – A lectern is the stand on which the speaker’s notes are placed, the podium is the platform on which the speaker and lectern stand, a dais is a platform for several people, and a rostrum is a platform for one or more. More…
pulpit – From classical Latin pulpitum, “platform, stage.” More…
hustings – Its early meaning of “platform” led to its sense of “any place from which campaign speeches are made” and “political campaigning.” More…
rostrum – Latin for “beak,” it first referred to part of the Rome Forum decorated with bird beaks and used as a platform for speakers. More…