n.
Pronunciation: ' pu ̇ l- ˌ pit, ' p ə l-, -p ə t
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin pulpitum, from Latin, staging, platform
Date: 14th century
1 : an elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
2 a : the preaching profession b : a preaching position