Pulpit

Definition of pulpit:

part of speech: noun

Elevated station for a preacher.

part of speech: noun

A platform for speaking from: an elevated or inclosed place in a church where the sermon is delivered: a desk.

part of speech: noun

A raised stand or desk in a church, from which the sermon is delivered; preachers as a class, or preaching.

Usage examples for pulpit:

• He was a Jack- in- the- Pulpit "Ethel Morton's Enterprise", Mabell S.C. Smith.

• There was no one for next Sunday, and they were only too glad to have the pulpit filled. "The Spy in Black", J. Storer Clouston.

• Meantime the minister ascended the pulpit stair, with all the solemnity of one of the self- elect, and a priest besides. "David Elginbrod", George MacDonald.

• 1793- 1872. Author of the famous Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character, Sermons, Pulpit Table- Talk, etc. "A Brief Handbook of English Authors", Oscar Fay Adams.