Pulpit (noun)

1. A raised platform or stand in a church, from which a minister delivers a sermon or the choir sings.
2. A platform in a public place for a speaker to address an audience.
3. A lecture platform in a scientific or educational institution.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin pulpitum 'stage, platform', from greek pulpitos 'raised place', from pulpein 'to make raise'. the original sense was "raised platform in a theater or amphitheater"; the current sense dates from the late 16th century.

Examples:

1. The preacher stepped up to the pulpit to deliver his sermon.
2. A political rally was held in the park, with a pulpit for the speaker.
3. The scientist stood at the pulpit, giving a lecture to the students.
4. The choir was situated on the pulpit, singing beautiful hymns.
5. The pulpit was a central focus of the church, where the minister could address his congregation.