dais
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Noun — A raised platform, as at the front of a hall, used for a speaker, head table, or seat of honour.
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How to use dais
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Etymology
From Old French deis, ultimately from Latin discus ("disc" or "table"), itself from Greek diskos.
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What does “dais” mean?
The word “dais” means a raised platform, as at the front of a hall, used for a speaker, head table, or seat of honour. In plain terms, a raised platform that puts someone above the rest of the room — for speaking, presiding, or sitting in honour.
How do you pronounce “dais”?
“Dais” is pronounced DAY-ihs (/ˈdeɪəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “dais” in a sentence?
Here is “dais” used in a sentence: “The bride and groom sat on a small dais at the front of the room.”
What part of speech is “dais”?
“Dais” is a noun.
Where does the word “dais” come from?
The word “dais” comes from Latin. From Old French deis, ultimately from Latin discus ("disc" or "table"), itself from Greek diskos.