rostrum

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈrɒstrəm/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈrɑstrəm/ or /ˈrɔs-/

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• Hyphenation: ros‧trum

Noun

Singular rostrum

Plural rostrums or rostra

A rostrum used in the 1970s by the former Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew, to deliver speeches, which was displayed at the National Museum of Singapore.

1. (countable) A rostrum is a raised platform for a speaker or performer.
   • Synonyms: pulpit and dais