A speaker stands on a dais, or a platform, when giving a presentation. If you were speaking at the Coffee Lovers of America's conference, you'd step onto the dais so the audience could see you over their enormous cups o' joe.
The high or principal table, at the end of a hall, at which the chief guests were seated; also, the chief seat at the high table.
Noun
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
n.
The high or principal table, at the end of a hall, at which
the chief guests were seated; also, the chief seat at the high table.
n.
A platform slightly raised above the floor of a hall or large
room, giving distinction to the table and seats placed upon it for the
chief guests.
n.
A canopy over the seat of a person of dignity.
Dais
The high or principal table, at the end of a hall, at which the chief guests were seated; also, the chief seat at the high table.
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