Rostrum
noun
A platform or stand where a speaker stands to give a speech.
She confidently approached the rostrum to give her speech.
Often appears as...
- approach the rostrum
- stand at the rostrum
noun
A beak-like projection on the head of certain insects, birds, and other animals.
The rostrum of the beetle is used for boring into plants.
Often appears as...
- beetle's rostrum
- bird's rostrum
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The foremost part of a ship or boat.
The rostrum of the ship was designed for maximum efficiency.
Often appears as...
- ship's rostrum
- boat's rostrum
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A platform or stand where a speaker stands to give a speech.
She confidently approached the rostrum to give her speech.
Often appears as...
- approach the rostrum
- stand at the rostrum
noun
A beak-like projection on the head of certain insects, birds, and other animals.
The rostrum of the beetle is used for boring into plants.
Often appears as...
- beetle's rostrum
- bird's rostrum
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The foremost part of a ship or boat.
The rostrum of the ship was designed for maximum efficiency.
Often appears as...
- ship's rostrum
- boat's rostrum
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Public Speaking
A rostrum is often used in formal events like conferences or debates.
During the graduation ceremony, the principal spoke from the rostrum.
Pro Tip 2/3Visibility Focus
A speaker uses a rostrum to be seen clearly by the audience.
He adjusted the microphone before speaking at the rostrum.
Pro Tip 3/3Authority Symbol
Standing at the rostrum can symbolize authority or expertise.
At the town hall meeting, the mayor took her place at the rostrum.
Pro Tip 1/3Public Speaking
A rostrum is often used in formal events like conferences or debates.
During the graduation ceremony, the principal spoke from the rostrum.
Pro Tip 2/3Visibility Focus
A speaker uses a rostrum to be seen clearly by the audience.
He adjusted the microphone before speaking at the rostrum.
Pro Tip 3/3Authority Symbol
Standing at the rostrum can symbolize authority or expertise.
At the town hall meeting, the mayor took her place at the rostrum.
Pro Tip 1/3Public Speaking
A rostrum is often used in formal events like conferences or debates.
During the graduation ceremony, the principal spoke from the rostrum.
Pro Tip 2/3Visibility Focus
A speaker uses a rostrum to be seen clearly by the audience.
He adjusted the microphone before speaking at the rostrum.
Pro Tip 3/3Authority Symbol
Standing at the rostrum can symbolize authority or expertise.
At the town hall meeting, the mayor took her place at the rostrum.
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Video examples
Dolphins: Even Smarter...
that are hiding under the sand and when they find a fish, they position their body vertically and, sort of, dig with their rostrum down into the sand, creating this crater. It's like seeing a dolphin growing out of the bottom of the ocean here when you swim down like this.
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Ferocious Dinosaur...
this is ankapristis an eight meter long giant sawfish similar to those alive today the saw like rostrum is lined with lethal barbs
Video examples
Dolphins: Even Smarter...
that are hiding under the sand and when they find a fish, they position their body vertically and, sort of, dig with their rostrum down into the sand, creating this crater. It's like seeing a dolphin growing out of the bottom of the ocean here when you swim down like this.
Video examples
Ferocious Dinosaur...
this is ankapristis an eight meter long giant sawfish similar to those alive today the saw like rostrum is lined with lethal barbs
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Sara Gideon
American Politician
There's no better sight than when I look out from the speaker's rostrum and see a group of Republicans and Democrats who sit in a couple of rows together, laughing together. It is just - it sounds a little silly - but it's just an amazing, great sight.
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Mary MacLane
Canadian Writer
My intention to lecture is as vague as my intention is to go on the stage. I will never consider an offer to lecture, not because I despise the vocation, but because I have no desire to appear on the public rostrum.
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Robert Toombs
American Politician
They all agree, they are all unanimous in Congress, in the States, on the rostrum, in the sanctuary - everywhere they declare that slavery shall not go into the Territories.
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Jay Inslee
American Politician
Tolerance is carved into the rostrum of the U.S. House of Representatives and intolerance should not be carved into the U.S. Constitution.
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Sara Gideon
American Politician
There's no better sight than when I look out from the speaker's rostrum and see a group of Republicans and Democrats who sit in a couple of rows together, laughing together. It is just - it sounds a little silly - but it's just an amazing, great sight.
Quote examples
Mary MacLane
Canadian Writer
My intention to lecture is as vague as my intention is to go on the stage. I will never consider an offer to lecture, not because I despise the vocation, but because I have no desire to appear on the public rostrum.
Quote examples
Robert Toombs
American Politician
They all agree, they are all unanimous in Congress, in the States, on the rostrum, in the sanctuary - everywhere they declare that slavery shall not go into the Territories.
Quote examples
Jay Inslee
American Politician
Tolerance is carved into the rostrum of the U.S. House of Representatives and intolerance should not be carved into the U.S. Constitution.
Example 1 of 4
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