riser

noun

ris·​er ˈrī-zər 

1

: one that rises (as from sleep)

an early riser

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Or that night owls suffer more cognitive decline than early risers. — Literary Hub, 17 June 2026

Old books and vintage silver tea trays make wonderful risers or catchalls for jewelry, coins, and keys. — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 20 June 2026

Piles of meat, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes surrounded the early risers. — Cbs News Philadelphia Staff, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Torbert has been a steady riser in the recruiting rankings, climbing from the mid-300s earlier this year to his current spot in the top 100. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for riser

• geyser
• miser
• sizer
• visor
• wiser
• advertiser
• analyser
• analyzer
• appetizer
• atomizer
• breathalyzer
• colonizer

Kids Definition

riser

noun

ris·​er ˈrī-zər 

1

: one that rises (as from sleep)

an early riser

2

: the upright board between two stair treads