Dais: meaning, definitions and examples
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dais
[ deɪɪs ]
royal
A low platform for a lectern, seats of honour, or a throne.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The queen ascended to the dais to deliver her speech.
- The dais was adorned with beautiful flowers for the ceremony.
formal
A raised platform at one end of a room, used by a lecturer, guest of honour, etc.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The guest speaker stood on the dais to address the audience.
- The dais was decorated with elegant drapes for the event.
historical
A raised floor or platform, typically within a large room or hall, used for special guests or ceremonies.
Synonyms
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.