Rostrum
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹɒstɹəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rostrum is a noun meaning A dais, pulpit, or similar platform for a speaker, conductor, or other performer.
Meaning
A dais, pulpit, or similar platform for a speaker, conductor, or other performer.
More Meanings
- A platform for a film or television camera.
- The projecting prow of a rowed warship, such as a trireme.
- (zoology) The beak.
- (zoology) The beak-shaped projection on the head of insects such as weevils.
- (zoology) The snout of a dolphin.
- (anatomy) The oral or nasal region of a human used for anatomical location (i.e. rostral).
- (botany) Any beak-like extension.
Example Sentences
He saw a crowd listening to a man who was talking from the rostrum of a kitchen-chair.
Word Forms
- rostra
- rostrums
Synonyms for rostrum
Depending on context, synonyms include dais, pulpit, podium, snout, stump, ambo.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include podium, dais, pulpit, ambo, soapbox, snout.
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