pulpit

Meanings

• Noun

  A raised platform or structure from which to speak, particularly in a religious setting.

  - "The pastor delivered his sermon from the pulpit."
  - "The choir sang hymns while the preacher stood at the pulpit."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpʊl.pɪt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2651357"

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Synonyms

cockpit , office

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pulpit
hymn sheet , rhythmic beat , meet , seat , feet

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Variants

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pulpit , pulpits , bully pulpit , bully pulpits , jack-in-the-pulpit , jack-in-the-pulpits , jacks-in-the-pulpit , from the pulpit , in the pulpit

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Etymology

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From Old French 'pulpit' or 'pulpeit', meaning 'platform' or 'bulk'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pulpit' comes from the Latin word 'pulpitum', meaning 'platform'.

2. The first known use of the word 'pulpit' in English was in the 14th century.

3. Some pulpits are designed to be mobile, allowing the speaker to move around while delivering their message.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lectern: A lectern is a stand with a shelf for holding books, often used in religious settings for reading from the Bible or other texts.

2. Rostrum: A rostrum is a raised platform or speaker's stand, similar to a pulpit, but often used in secular settings such as town halls or public meetings.

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Culture

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In Christian churches, the pulpit is where the minister delivers sermons to the congregation. It is often considered a symbol of authority and is the focal point of religious services.

How to Memorize "pulpit"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a raised platform with steps leading up to it, where a person speaks to a large group of people.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pulpit' with the image of a religious leader delivering a sermon to a congregation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People United Love Pulpit' to remember that a pulpit is a platform for public speaking.

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