Pulpit

Pronunciation: /ˈpʊlpɪt/

Definitions of pulpit

noun a raised platform or lectern in a church or chapel from which the preacher delivers a sermon

Example Sentences

A1 The preacher stood behind the pulpit and delivered a sermon.

A2 The wooden pulpit in the church was beautifully carved.

B1 The pastor's voice echoed through the church as he spoke from the pulpit.

B2 The politician used the pulpit to address the crowd and share his views on the economy.

C1 The renowned speaker commanded the attention of the audience from the ornate pulpit.

C2 The professor's lecture from the pulpit captivated the students with its depth and insight.

Examples of pulpit in a Sentence

formal The priest delivered his sermon from the pulpit in front of the congregation.

informal The pastor stood at the pulpit and spoke to the church members.

slang I always feel nervous when I have to get up on the pulpit and give a speech.

figurative In the world of politics, the candidate used the debate stage as his pulpit to convey his message to the voters.

Grammatical Forms of pulpit

• past tense: pulpited
• plural: pulpits
• comparative: more pulpit
• superlative: most pulpit
• present tense: pulpits
• future tense: will pulpit
• perfect tense: have pulpit
• continuous tense: is pulpitting
• singular: pulpit
• positive degree: pulpit
• infinitive: to pulpit
• gerund: pulpiting
• participle: pulpiting

Origin and Evolution of pulpit

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pulpit' originated from the Latin word 'pulpitum' which means a platform or stage.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a raised platform in a church where a preacher stands to deliver sermons, the word 'pulpit' has evolved to also refer to any raised platform or lectern used for public speaking or addressing a congregation.