dais

[US]/'deɪɪs/
[UK]/ˈdeɪs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. platform or raised area, especially one used for speakers or performers; podium.

Phrases & Collocations

on the dais

Example Sentences

Prof Dais said: "There was a kneejerk reaction where people said: 'Oh my God.

The speaker stood on the dais to address the audience.

The award winners were called up to the dais to receive their prizes.

The bride and groom stood together on the dais during the wedding ceremony.

The panel of judges sat behind the dais during the competition.

The graduation ceremony took place on a large dais in the center of the auditorium.

The president delivered his speech from the dais at the conference.

The performers gathered on the dais before the show started.

The teacher asked the students to come up to the dais to present their projects.

The dais was beautifully decorated with flowers and candles for the event.

The mayor gave a speech from the dais at the city council meeting.

Real-world Examples

" Who else was on the dais" ? asked Jaime.

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Ice and Rain (Bilingual)

He took several paces back from the dais and wrenched his eyes from the veil.

Source: 5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

They went to and fro with bundles until they had a good pile on the dais.

Source: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

There was a loud bang and a yell from behind the dais.

Source: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

The dais, if he's giving a speech, how do we build out a security program from there?

Source: Connection Magazine

Both swords were out in a moment and the three others jumped off the dais and stood watching.

Source: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

He was jumping down the steps again, pulling out his wand, as Dumbledore turned towards the dais, too.

Source: 5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Here she is reciting it in her navy blue cloth coat on the dais, with Bill Clinton glowing behind her.

Source: What it takes: Celebrity Interviews

Harry did not wait to see whether it had made contact, but dived off the dais out of the way.

Source: 5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

She advanced to the edge of the dais.

Source: "Dune" audiobook

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