dais
noun
Origin of dais
Examples from the Web for dais
Contemporary Examples of dais
A man behind him on the dais has a dust mask slung over his neck.
Rudy Giuliani on His 9/11 Bluff, the Museum Controversy and the Rise of ISISJosh Robin
September 11, 2014
At the center of the dais, facing the nominee, sat the committee chair, Democrat Carl Levin of Michigan.
How the Chuck Hagel Fight Changed the American Jewish Landscape in WashingtonJ. J. Goldberg
August 20, 2013
Activities on stage got projected on giant screens flanking the dais, or on the jumbotron-like rig overhead.
Imagine the next time Calderon ascends the dais to make a political point.
He walked to the dais and delivered a beautiful speech in perfect English.
Historical Examples of dais
All around the dais, seated on the sloping floor of the cavern, were Lakonians.
Priestess of the FlameSewell Peaslee Wright
Everybody rose to his feet as the Deemster stepped to the dais.
The ManxmanHall Caine
With a short laugh he turned from Francesco to those upon the dais.
Love-at-ArmsRaphael Sabatini
The throne was set on a sort of dais, with three steps in front of it.
In solemn order Templeton ascended the dais and rendered homage.
Follow My leaderTalbot Baines Reed