dais

dais · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A raised platform at the front of a room, used by speakers or guests of honor.

  2. 2.

    A platform or step on which a throne or seats of honor are placed.

Forms

plural: daises

Related words

See also: platform, podium, stage
Synonyms: platform, podium, stage

Etymology

From Old French deis, from Latin discus meaning "disk, table," from Greek diskos.