Pulpit
/ˈpʊl.pɪt/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:14 pts6 letters
Definition of Pulpit
noun
- A raised platform in a church, usually enclosed, where the minister or preacher stands when giving the sermon.
- Activity performed from a church pulpit, in other words, preaching, sermons, religious teaching, the preaching profession, preachers collectively or an individual preaching position; by extension: bully pulpit.
- A raised desk, lectern, or platform for an orator or public speaker.
- The railing at the bow of a boat, which sometimes extends past the deck. It is sometimes referred to as bow pulpit. The railing at the stern of the boat is sometimes referred to as a stern pulpit; other texts use the term pushpit.
- A bow platform for harpooning.
Anagrams of Pulpit
No exact anagrams found for "pulpit". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
p3
u1
l1
p3
i1
t1
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Pulpit"
Pulpit is a 6-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Pulpit" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "pulpit" is a medium-scoring word.