What is a Dais?
Definition
A raised platform or elevation at one end of a hall or large room, typically where someone stands to speak to a group.
Example Sentence
The speaker stood on the dais to address the audience.
Usage and Pronunciation
The word "dais" is pronounced with a long "a" sound, as in "day." It can be spelled with either one or two "s" letters, with the former being the more common spelling in American English.
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