dais

[ dey-is, dahy-, deys ]

noun

1. a raised platform, as at the front of a room, for a lectern, throne, seats of honor, etc.

dais

/ ˈdeɪɪs; deɪs /

noun

1. a raised platform, usually at one end of a hall, used by speakers, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of dais¹

1225–75; Middle English deis < Anglo-French ( Old French dois ) < Latin discus quoit; discus

Word History and Origins

Origin of dais¹

C13: from Old French deis, from Latin discus discus

Example Sentences

"That's enough, Steve, You've dispossessed tens of thousands of Americans out of their homes," I announced in my stentorian, second-bass Yale Glee Club voice, rising from a seat at a table not far from the dais, where Schwarzman was holding forth self- indulgently about a donation he'd made.

From Salon

During a rally in Pennsylvania on Sunday, Trump joked about the bullet-proof glass that surrounded his dais.

From Salon

In TV interviews, public events and from the school board dais, Shaw speaks against “woke indoctrination” of students.

From Los Angeles Times

Bronny James, sharing the dais with fellow rookie Dalton Knecht, said the first official day of work with his father was surreal.

From Los Angeles Times

One sign Los Angeles should benefit from this program was Chrysiliou’s appearance on the dais at last spring’s White House conference touting President Biden’s investments in sustainable schools.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• podium
• rostrum
• terrace