lectern

Meanings

Plural: lecterns

Noun

desk or stand with a slanted top used to hold a text at the proper height for a lecturer
A stand with a slanted top used to support a bible from which passages are read during a church service.
A similar stand to support a lecturer's notes.

Origin / Etymology

15th century partial re-Latinization of early 14th century Middle English lettorne, lettron, from Old French leitrun, from Medieval Latin lectrinum, from Late Latin lectrum, from lectus (from whence also lecture), form of Latin legō (“I read”).

Synonyms

podium, reading desk

Scrabble Score: 9

lectern is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
lectern is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lectern is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

lectern is a valid Words With Friends word