pulpit

Plural: pulpits

Noun

• A raised platform in a church where sermons are delivered.
• a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
• A raised platform in a church, usually enclosed, where the minister or preacher stands when giving the sermon.
• Activity performed from a church pulpit, in other words, preaching, sermons, religious teaching, the preaching profession, preachers collectively or an individual preaching position; by extension: bully pulpit.
• A raised desk, lectern, or platform for an orator or public speaker.
• The railing at the bow of a boat, which sometimes extends past the deck. It is sometimes referred to as bow pulpit. The railing at the stern of the boat is sometimes referred to as a stern pulpit; other texts use the term pushpit.
• A bow platform for harpooning.
• A plane's cockpit.

Examples

• From the pulpit of his mind, he preached the gospel of triple-word scores.

Synonyms

ambo, dais, podium, rostrum, soapbox, stump, cockpit, office, soap box, tribune

Related Words

ambo, PULPITAL