pul·pit 
/ˈpʊlˌpɪt/ noun
plural pul·pits /ˈpʊlˌpɪt/ noun [count] : a raised platform where a priest or minister stands when leading a worship service — usually singular ▪ The pastor ascended the pulpit. — often used figuratively ▪ The war crimes were denounced from the pulpit. [=by priests and church leaders] ▪ People have different opinions about women in the pulpit. [=as priests or church leaders; in the priesthood] — see also bully pulpit
