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

Westminster Vice Mayor Carlos Manzo, the lone Democrat on the dais and the sole vote against designating the street in Kirk’s honor, at times appeared at a loss for words over Nguyen’s proposal.

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But Hernandez allegedly benefited from some of the votes he cast from the dais, catching the attention of the Riverside County District Attorney’s office.

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Leonard was ushered off the dais and out of sight.

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He wanted Kershaw’s wife, Ellen, and their four kids in front of the pitcher right when he sat down at the dais at Dodger Stadium.

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Barred from the closed-door discussion, the 22-year-old was later seen on camera picking up her things from the dais and making a quiet exit.

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Related Words

• podium 
• rostrum 
• terrace