dais
6 synonyms for dais, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A raised platform, as at the front of a hall, used for a speaker, head table, or seat of honour.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use dais
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
stand on a dais
raised dais
seated on the dais
Etymology
From Old French deis, ultimately from Latin discus ("disc" or "table"), itself from Greek diskos.
Full origin of dais →Frequently asked questions
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.
