The plinth (from Latin: soccŭlus) in architecture is an element of the pedestal.

Refers to the short base that supports a pedestal, sculpture or column "Column (architecture)").

The lower body of a building is also called plinth. One of the constructive functions of the plinth is to level the bases of a building at the same level.[1]​ They are usually made of carved stone with high performance to compression forces, and it is for this reason that granite predominates. The plinth is supported directly on the foundation of the buildings; In the past it consisted of a stone parallelepiped that sat immediately on the ground.[2]​.

In a column, the cylindrical piece on which it is supported is called a plinth (or base), and it is for this reason that it is used as a synonym for pedestal.

The protruding surface at the bottom of a work is also called plinth.

Another use is as a synonym for frieze, the lower strip on a wall.[1]​ This painted or tiled surface, usually continuous and narrow, at the bottom of a wall.[3]​ It can also be made of silk, reed matting, wallpaper, tiles, marble, among others.[1]​.