dais

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/ or /ˈdeɪ.əs/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/ or /ˈdaɪ-/ or /-əs/

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Noun

Singular dais

Plural daises

A throne on a dais

1. (countable) A dais is a raised platform in a room for a seat of honour or a throne.
   • Synonyms: rostrum and pulpit