• Dais

    Pronunciation

    • UK IPA: /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/, /ˈdeɪ.É™s/,
    • US IPA: /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/, /ˈdeɪ.É™s/, /ˈdaɪ.ɪs/

    Origin

    From Middle English deis < Anglo-Norman (Old French deis, dois) < Latin discus.

    Alternative forms

    Full definition of dais

    Noun

    dais

    (plural daises)
    1. A raised platform in a room for dignified occupancy.
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