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UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈplætfɔːrm/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈplætfɔrm/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(plat′fôrm)


WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
plat•form /ˈplætfɔrm/USA pronunciation   n. [countable]
  1. a horizontal surface, usually raised above the level of the surrounding area.
  2. a raised flooring for use as a stage:The speaker mounted the platform.
  3. Rail Transportthe raised area along the tracks of a railroad station, from which the cars of the train are entered:Watch your step on the icy platform.
  4. Governmenta public statement of the principles, aims, goals, etc., esp. of a political party:The party's platform called for a ban on abortion.
  5. Computinga group of computers that are compatible with each other and can run the same software:These programs can all be run from the Macintosh platform.
See -form-.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
plat•form  (plat′fôrm),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. a horizontal surface or structure with a horizontal surface raised above the level of the surrounding area.
  2. a raised flooring or other horizontal surface, such as, in a hall or meeting place, a stage for use by public speakers, performers, etc.
  3. Rail Transportthe raised area between or alongside the tracks of a railroad station, from which the cars of the train are entered.
  4. Rail Transportthe open entrance area, or the vestibule, at the end of a railroad passenger car.
  5. Buildinga landing in a flight of stairs.
  6. Governmenta public statement of the principles, objectives, and policy of a political party, esp. as put forth by the representatives of the party in a convention to nominate candidates for an election:The platform contained the usual platitudes.
  7. Governmenta body of principles on which a person or group takes a stand in appealing to the public;
    program:The Fabians developed an all-embracing platform promising utopia.
  8. a set of principles;
    plan.
  9. a place for public discussion;
    forum.
  10. Mining, Civil Engineeringa decklike construction on which the drill rig of an offshore oil or gas well is erected.
  11. Buildinga relatively flat member or construction for distributing weight, as a wall plate, grillage, etc.
  12. Military
    • solid ground on which artillery pieces are mounted.
    • a metal stand or base attached to certain types of artillery pieces.
  13. Nautical, Naval Termsflat1 (def. 44a).
  14. a flat, elevated piece of ground.
  15. Geologya vast area of undisturbed sedimentary rocks that, together with a shield, constitutes a craton.
  16. Clothinga thick insert of leather, cork, or other sturdy material between the uppers and the sole of a shoe, usually intended for stylish effect or to give added height.
  17. Clothing platforms, platform shoes.
  18. Computing
    • ComputingSee hardware platform. 
    • ComputingSee software platform. 
  19. Religiona scheme of religious principles or doctrines.
  • Middle French: literally, flat form, plane figure. See plate1, form
  • earlier platte forme 1540–50
plat′form•less, adj. 
    2. stage, dais, rostrum, pulpit.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
platform /ˈplætfɔːm/ n
  1. a raised floor or other horizontal surface, such as a stage for speakers
  2. a raised area at a railway station, from which passengers have access to the trains
  3. the declared principles, aims, etc, of a political party, an organization, or an individual
    • the thick raised sole of some high-heeled shoes
    • (as modifier): platform shoes
  5. a vehicle or level place on which weapons are mounted and fired
  6. a specific type of computer hardware or computer operating system
  7. a website or app that acts as a base for a service
  8. an opportunity to present one's views in a debate or forum
Etymology: 16th Century: from French plateforme, from plat flat + forme form, layout
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