1
: one that rises (as from sleep)
2
: the upright member between two stair treads
3
: a stage platform on which performers are placed for greater visibility
4
: a vertical pipe (as for water or gas) or a vertical portion of an electric wiring system
5
: one of the straps that connects a parachutist's harness with the shroud lines
Examples of riser in a Sentence
The school choir stood on the risers for the concert.
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On a red carpet, Trump briefly clapped his hands as Putin approached, and the two leaders greeted each other and shook hands, before proceeding to a riser for photo op and military flyover.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2025
His presence helped offset the loss of DJ James, a young corner and training camp riser who saw extended action in Davis’ absence.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
Even though the show is run by volunteers, there are still thousands of dollars in costs, including to set up risers, curtains for the big entrances and exits and the like.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2025
Early risers will beat beachgoers to find coquinas, false angel wings, conch, murexes, scallops, tulip shells, and more.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2025
His presence helped offset the loss of DJ James, a young corner and training camp riser who saw extended action in Davis’ absence.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
Even though the show is run by volunteers, there are still thousands of dollars in costs, including to set up risers, curtains for the big entrances and exits and the like.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2025
Early risers will beat beachgoers to find coquinas, false angel wings, conch, murexes, scallops, tulip shells, and more.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for riser
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“Riser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riser. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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riser
noun
ris·er
ˈrī-zər 
1
: one that rises (as from sleep)
an early riser
2
: the upright board between two stair treads
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