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

For early risers and those who may like to squeeze in exercise before work, standard time could serve them better, whereas after-work busies benefit from extra light in the evening. —Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026

Popular routes include the Zhushan Sunrise Trail—where early risers catch a sea of clouds backlit by cherry blossoms—and forest loops connecting ponds, shrines, and scenic overlooks. —Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026

Early risers on Tuesday morning will be in for a rare celestial event over the Colorado skies. —Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026

And then there’s Georgia tackle Monroe Freeling, who may have been the combine’s biggest riser. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 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