Definition of pulpit

• n. - An elevated place, or inclosed stage, in a church, in which the clergyman stands while preaching.
• n. - The whole body of the clergy; preachers as a class; also, preaching.
• n. - A desk, or platform, for an orator or public speaker.
• a. - Of or pertaining to the pulpit, or preaching; as, a pulpit orator; pulpit eloquence.