Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A low wall, serving as a foundation, a substructure, or a terrace wall. 2. (n.) The dwarf wall surrounding the arena of an amphitheater, from the top of which the seats began. 3. (n.) The masonry under the stylobate of a temple, sometimes a mere foundation, sometimes containing chambers. 4. (n.) The foot.

Multi-Version Concordance Podium (1 Occurrence) Nehemiah 8:4 Ezra the scribe stood on a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Uriah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchijah, and Hashum, and Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam. (See NAS)