Word Noun
dais
n.
countable
C2 Proficiency US /ˈdeɪz/ UK /dˈeɪɪs/ dais
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.”
Usage
Often used with the prepositions 'on' or 'onto'.
This entry
Level C2 · Proficiency
Frequency Occasional
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