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dais

 

[ deɪɪs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

royal

A low platform for a lectern, seats of honour, or a throne.

Synonyms

platform, podium, stage

Examples of usage

  • The queen ascended to the dais to deliver her speech.
  • The dais was adorned with beautiful flowers for the ceremony.
Context #2 | Noun

formal

A raised platform at one end of a room, used by a lecturer, guest of honour, etc.

Synonyms

platform, podium, rostrum

Examples of usage

  • The guest speaker stood on the dais to address the audience.
  • The dais was decorated with elegant drapes for the event.
Context #3 | Noun

historical

A raised floor or platform, typically within a large room or hall, used for special guests or ceremonies.

Synonyms

platform, podium, stage

Examples of usage

  • The knights gathered around the dais for the knighting ceremony.
  • The dais was where the king sat during court proceedings.

Translations

Translations of the word "dais" in other languages:

🇵🇹 margarida

🇮🇳 गुलबहार

🇩🇪 Gänseblümchen

🇮🇩 bunga aster

🇺🇦 маргаритка

🇵🇱 stokrotka

🇯🇵 デイジー (deijī)

🇫🇷 marguerite

🇪🇸 margarita

🇹🇷 papatya

🇰🇷 데이지 (deiji)

🇸🇦 الأقحوان

🇨🇿 sedmikráska

🇸🇰 sedmokráska

🇨🇳 雏菊 (chújú)

🇸🇮 marjetica

🇮🇸 túnfífill

🇰🇿 бәйшешек

🇬🇪 გვირილა

🇦🇿 papatya

🇲🇽 margarita

Word origin

The word 'dais' originated from the Old French 'deis', meaning a table or platform. It entered Middle English from the 13th century onwards, referring to a raised platform for seating dignitaries. Over time, 'dais' evolved to represent a platform for ceremonial or formal occasions, often associated with royalty or prestigious events.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,613, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.