Lectern
noun
A stand with a sloping top for holding a book, speech, lecture notes, etc., from which someone, typically a preacher or lecturer, can read while standing up.
The lecturer stood behind the lectern to deliver her speech.
Often appears as...
- stand behind the lectern
- positioned at the lectern
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Academic
noun
A stand with a sloping top for holding a book, speech, lecture notes, etc., from which someone, typically a preacher or lecturer, can read while standing up.
The lecturer stood behind the lectern to deliver her speech.
Often appears as...
- stand behind the lectern
- positioned at the lectern
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Speaking Situation
Used in formal speaking events like lectures, sermons, or presentations.
During the seminar, the speaker approached the lectern with confidence.
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Context
Commonly found in educational settings such as universities and conference halls.
The professor set her notes on the lectern before starting the lecture.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Podium
A lectern holds notes, while a podium is a raised platform one stands on.
He leaned on the lectern, not needing a podium to be seen by the audience.
Pro Tip 1/3Speaking Situation
Used in formal speaking events like lectures, sermons, or presentations.
During the seminar, the speaker approached the lectern with confidence.
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Context
Commonly found in educational settings such as universities and conference halls.
The professor set her notes on the lectern before starting the lecture.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Podium
A lectern holds notes, while a podium is a raised platform one stands on.
He leaned on the lectern, not needing a podium to be seen by the audience.
Pro Tip 1/3Speaking Situation
Used in formal speaking events like lectures, sermons, or presentations.
During the seminar, the speaker approached the lectern with confidence.
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Context
Commonly found in educational settings such as universities and conference halls.
The professor set her notes on the lectern before starting the lecture.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Podium
A lectern holds notes, while a podium is a raised platform one stands on.
He leaned on the lectern, not needing a podium to be seen by the audience.
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AIII apologised people are actually filming this this evening I've already warned them I'm a nightmare to film because I'm I sort of run around the place a bit they were tempted to chain me to the lectern they have not succeeded now it is a story and it's a
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Daniel Kish: How I use...
and -- -- they wouldn't tell me where the lectern was. So you can't trust those TED folks. "Find it yourself," they said.
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Grave Secrets of...
AIII apologised people are actually filming this this evening I've already warned them I'm a nightmare to film because I'm I sort of run around the place a bit they were tempted to chain me to the lectern they have not succeeded now it is a story and it's a
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Daniel Kish: How I use...
and -- -- they wouldn't tell me where the lectern was. So you can't trust those TED folks. "Find it yourself," they said.
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Albert Bandura
Canadian Psychologist
When I'm introduced at invited lectures at other universities, the students place a Bobo doll by the lectern. From time to time, I have been asked to autograph one. The Bobo doll has achieved stardom in psychological circles.
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Laurence Fishburne
American Actor
I actually had the opportunity to stand at the lectern in the Supreme Court and face the justices, which was really a powerful thing for me.
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Sarah Palin
American Politician
To win this war, we need a commander in chief, not a professor of law standing at the lectern.
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Albert Bandura
Canadian Psychologist
When I'm introduced at invited lectures at other universities, the students place a Bobo doll by the lectern. From time to time, I have been asked to autograph one. The Bobo doll has achieved stardom in psychological circles.
Quote examples
Laurence Fishburne
American Actor
I actually had the opportunity to stand at the lectern in the Supreme Court and face the justices, which was really a powerful thing for me.
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Sarah Palin
American Politician
To win this war, we need a commander in chief, not a professor of law standing at the lectern.
Example 1 of 3
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