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

Related Words

• podium 
• rostrum 
• terrace