dais

/deɪz/

Definitions

1. noun

A raised platform or stage, especially for a throne or a platform for public speaking or displaying something.

“The queen sat on the dais at the head table.”

2. noun

The central part of a flower, especially the part that contains the reproductive organs.

“The dais of the rose was intricately designed.”

3. verb

To place or arrange something on a raised platform or stage.

“The flowers were dais-ed on the stage for the wedding ceremony.”

Synonyms

  • platform
  • podium
  • stage
  • throne

Antonyms

  • base
  • ground