dais

The word “dais” has 1 syllable: dais

It's pronounced as /deɪs/


What is synonym and antonym for dais?

In the thesaurus, “dais” has 19 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for dais along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for dais

  • altar
  • balcony
  • bench
  • bima
  • bimah
  • footpace
  • gallery
  • platform
  • podium
  • pulpit
  • riser
  • rostrum
  • scaffold
  • seat
  • stage
  • stand
  • table
  • terrace
  • tribune

Meanings of dais

  • noun
    1. A raised platform in a room for a high table, a seat of honour, a throne, or other dignified occupancy; a similar platform supporting a lectern, pulpit, etc., which may be used to speak from.
    2. A bench, a settle, a pew.
    3. An elevated table in a hall at which important people were seated; a high table.
    4. The canopy over an altar, etc.

Example Sentences

  • The speaker approached the dais to address the audience gathered in the hall.
  • At the ceremony, the newlyweds stood on the elevated dais for the first dance.
  • The awards were presented on the ornate dais adorned with flowers and banners.
  • The teacher stood on the classroom dais to better engage with the students.
  • The monarch ascended the royal dais to address the court and subjects.

On this page you'll find 19 synonyms or another words to dais, such as: altar, balcony, bench, bima, bimah, footpace, gallery.

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