Definition of riser
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
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Examples of riser in a Sentence
The school choir stood on the risers for the concert.
Recent Examples of riser from the Web
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But the devil tends to be in the ease (or lack thereof) of transformation, especially in houses that use union labor to shift hefty risers, platforming and seating units.
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Choir Director, Emily Garlock, will earmark monies from the Mattress Fundraiser to replace the 10-year old dilapidated choir risers.
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Just about every last bite of it is edible, most of it actually made of cake (with the exception of the riser stands).
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On a recent morning in downtown Manhattan, IBM’s Virginia Rometty and Apple’s Tim Cook sit on a small riser, each leaning back slightly with legs crossed.
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Like the rink project, Diller + Scofidio's 1994 proposal to line the 7-inch risers of this neoclassical building's steps with 32 networked LED boards takes architectural signage to new levels.
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15th Century
First Known Use of riser
15th century
RISER Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of riser for English Language Learners
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: a person who gets out of bed after sleeping
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: the upright board between two stairs
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risers : a set of tall and wide steps for standing or sitting on
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