pulpit
Collocations
5ADJ.
curious, together
VERB + PULPIT
bully, ejected, fill, get, jumped
PULPIT + NOUN
severity
PREP.
about, from, in, into, off, on, with
ADV.
such
Definitions
noun
A raised platform in a church, sometimes enclosed, where the minister or preacher stands when giving the sermon; also, the lectern on such a platform.
Always, whether in the pulpit or on the platform, as in private conversation, there is an absolute simplicity about the man and his words; a simplicity, an earnestness, a complete honesty.
[H]is `Amens' were ejected at the pulpit with the severity of a reprimand.
Activity associated with or usually performed from a church pulpit; preaching, sermons, religious teaching.
The preaching profession, office, or role in general; the pastorate, the priesthood, the ministry.
Preachers collectively; clergy; the priesthood.
An individual or particular preaching position or role; a pastorate.
He seems like too timid a man to fill the pulpit at such a large church.
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Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
6Always, whether in the pulpit or on the platform, as in private conversation, there is an absolute simplicity about the man and his words; a simplicity, an earnestness, a complete honesty.
Wiktionary[H]is `Amens' were ejected at the pulpit with the severity of a reprimand.
WiktionaryHe seems like too timid a man to fill the pulpit at such a large church.
WiktionaryTom and Mary once jumped together from Pulpit Rock with a parachute. It was a short but magical experience.
Tatoeba · #3491408Get off your pulpit.
Tatoeba · #5754846Theodore Roosevelt coined the term "bully pulpit" to refer to the U.S. presidency as a place from which to advocate one's views.
Tatoeba · #10014225