dais

noun
UK: /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/
US: /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/

  1. A raised platform in a room or hall, usually for a speaker or honored guests.

    1. The speaker stood on the dais.
    2. The mayor addressed the crowd from the decorated dais.

Synonyms

platform stage

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "dais" is /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/ in British English and /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dais": platform, stage.

Example usage of "dais": "The speaker stood on the dais.". More examples on the page.