riser

noun

ris·​er ˈrī-zər How to pronounce riser (audio)
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

Examples of riser in a Sentence

The school choir stood on the risers for the concert.
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Each day on the boat began with me, the early riser in the group, taking in the scenery alone on the top deck. AFAR Media, 18 July 2025 Early risers in North America are in for a skywatching spectacle on Sunday, July 20, as two of the most beautiful objects in the night sky meet head-on. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025 His kids were part of his morning routine Like many successful entrepreneurs, Bezos is an early riser. Emy Lacroix, People.com, 28 June 2025 The recommendation is to have a double height ceiling, to get rid of risers and to accommodate recording and digital teaching needs. Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for riser

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of riser was in the 15th century

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“Riser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riser. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

riser

noun
ris·​er ˈrī-zər How to pronounce riser (audio)
1
: one that rises (as from sleep)
an early riser
2
: the upright board between two stair treads

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