On a Bully Pulpit?

A bully pulpit is a conspicuous position that provides an opportunity to speak out and be listened to. This term was coined by United States President Theodore Roosevelt, who referred to his office as a "bully pulpit", by which he meant a terrific platform from which to advocate an agenda.

What is the bully pulpit simple definition?

: a prominent public position (such as a political office) that provides an opportunity for expounding one's views also : such an opportunity.

How do you use bully pulpit in a sentence?

Some in the industry used the opportunity as a bully pulpit to lecture the media. He responded that he had thought about it, but decided that he can effect a change in the political landscape more thoroughly from his bully pulpit on the air.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.