A speaking platform is a raised structure used to give speeches or presentations. It can be referred to by several different names, including ROSTRUM (7 letters), DAIS (4 letters), and PODIUM (6 letters). A ROSTRUM is a raised platform with steps leading up to it, often used in a public setting. A DAIS is a raised platform at the front of a room, usually for a speaker or dignitary. A PODIUM is a raised platform, usually with a lectern, used for speeches or presentations.