riser

noun

ris·​er ˈrī-zər 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Each day on the boat began with me, the early riser in the group, taking in the scenery alone on the top deck. —AFAR Media, 18 July 2025

Early risers in North America are in for a skywatching spectacle on Sunday, July 20, as two of the most beautiful objects in the night sky meet head-on. —Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025

His kids were part of his morning routine Like many successful entrepreneurs, Bezos is an early riser. —Emy Lacroix, People.com, 28 June 2025

The recommendation is to have a double height ceiling, to get rid of risers and to accommodate recording and digital teaching needs. —Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025

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