[po.di.um] n, pl podiums or po.dia [L--more at pew] (1743) 1: a low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: as a: one around the arena of an ancient amphitheater serving as a base for the tiers of seats b: the masonry under the stylobate of a temple
2. a: a dais esp. for an orchestral conductor b: lectern