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

Meanwhile, the rear panel features a 120mm fan on a dual-format 140mm/120mm mount, and a removable seven-slot expansion card bracket that can be rotated counter-clockwise to support vertical graphics-card mounting via a riser cable (not included). — Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026

For longer sessions, let a phone stand, laptop riser or external monitor do the lifting for you. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

The plant is an early riser in the spring, so clear away old foliage to prepare for new growth. — Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 22 Sep. 2026

Another endearing dining feature at the property is its honesty pantry containing drinks and snacks to go and a coffee station for early risers—guests can feel free to pad about any time of day or night. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 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