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dais

American  
[dey-is, dahy-, deys] / ˈdeɪ ɪs, ˈdaɪ-, deɪs /

noun

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

dais British  
/ ˈdeɪɪs, deɪs /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of dais

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

Example Sentences

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When Mullin walked to the dais, he shook only one hand: O'Brien's.

From BBC

More than a dozen Metro and Los Angeles Police Department officers stood guard, positioning themselves between the public and the empty dais.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Los Angeles Times

Leonard was ushered off the dais and out of sight.

From Los Angeles Times

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