Phrase guide

podium position

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An outcome of being among the best three participants in a competition.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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History

Etymology

Referring to the podium that is often used when announcing or honoring the winners of a competition that places the winner on the highest step with second and third place next to the winner at a lower level.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: podiumpositie — Translations
  • Dutch: podiumplaats — Translations
  • German: Treppchenplatz — Translations
  • German: Podestplatz — Translations
  • German: Podiumsplatz — Translations