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.
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Beck said from the riser on the field after the game.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Early risers and insomniacs alike know an entirely different Kansas City.
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january 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
At just 30 years old, Webb is a fast-riser in the industry.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Early risers and insomniacs alike know an entirely different Kansas City.
—Sofi Zeman
january 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
At just 30 years old, Webb is a fast-riser in the industry.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Others try to play the long game, targeting risers who’ll produce more consistently over time.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Riser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riser. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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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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