Word
dais
US/ˈdeɪz/
UK/dˈeɪɪs/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a low platform at the front of a room. It is used to make a speaker or a guest of honor stand higher than everyone else so they are easy to see.
n. a raised platform at the front of a hall or large room, typically used to accommodate speakers, dignitaries, or a throne.
Examples
“The speaker stepped up onto the dais to begin the lecture.”
“The wedding party sat at a long table on a decorated dais, looking out over the rest of the guests in the ballroom.”
“From her position on the velvet-draped dais, the queen could survey the entire assembly of nobles as they entered the Great Hall to swear their allegiance.”
Examples
simple
“The speaker stepped up onto the dais to begin the lecture.”
contextual
“The wedding party sat at a long table on a decorated dais, looking out over the rest of the guests in the ballroom.”
complex
“From her position on the velvet-draped dais, the queen could survey the entire assembly of nobles as they entered the Great Hall to swear their allegiance.”
Usage
Often used with the prepositions 'on' or 'onto'.
Real-World Examples
“In the austerely furnished great hall, the king sits on a dais, confronting the hero across 70 statues of warriors bearing lamps arranged in rows on five steps.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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