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

Early risers on Wednesday morning (June 10) will be able to partake in an interesting rendezvous between the moon and a bright planet. —Joe Rao, Space.com, 9 June 2026

Sometimes, Ervin notes, people will opt for lighting to be built into step risers. —Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 8 June 2026

With risers such as the Canadiens, Sabres and Senators all passing the Red Wings, the team is facing another challenging offseason. —Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 June 2026

Early Memorial Day risers in the east could see those showers moving out, but most of the day will be dry. —Lisa Meadows, CBS News, 24 May 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