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pulpit
[pool-pit, puhl-]
noun
a platform or raised structure in a church, from which the sermon is delivered or the service is conducted.
the pulpit,
the clerical profession; the ministry.
members of the clergy collectively.
In attendance were representatives of medicine, the pulpit, and the bar.
(especially in Protestantism and Judaism) the position of pastor or rabbi.
He heard of a pulpit in Chicago that was about to be vacated.
the work of a preacher; preaching.
(in small craft)
a safety rail rising about 18 to 30 inches (48 to 76 centimeters) from the deck near the bow and extending around it.
a similar rail at the stern.
a control booth in a factory, usually elevated and glass-enclosed, from which an operator can observe and direct the manufacturing process.
pulpit
/ ˈʊɪ /
noun
a raised platform, usually surrounded by a barrier, set up in churches as the appointed place for preaching, leading in prayer, etc
any similar raised structure, such as a lectern
a medium for expressing an opinion, such as a column in a newspaper
the preaching of the Christian message
the clergy or their message and influence
Other Word Forms
- pulpital adjective
- pulpitless adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of pulpit1
Word History and Origins
Origin of pulpit1
Example Sentences
He demonstrated anew his eagerness to divide and conquer and, with swagger, put the bully into bully pulpit.
There’s also a chapel with a pulpit that’s still standing, she said.
Most people don’t have the resources or the bully pulpit of a pope.
In that respect, Kroenke is ready to step up to the pulpit.
Just "Bishop Justin" now, with no pulpit to preach from, and perhaps not much to lose.
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