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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It was presented in the small, black-box Fifth-Third Theater at the Aronoff Center, with the audience squeezed shoulder-to-shoulder on seats on risers.
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The early riser credited his improved numbers to an improved diet that includes less steak and more chicken.
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The main stock index in Milan was the strongest riser in Europe, gaining 1.5 percent.
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The main stock index in Milan was the strongest riser in Europe, gaining 1.5 percent.
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What shot Highland to the No. 3 spot, according to CreditDonkey, are its slightly lower housing costs, higher percentage of residents who are early risers and a wider variety of restaurants.
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For more than a century, the performance of great oratorio has been defined in Cincinnati by a chorus that stands on risers and sings.
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Switzerland has topped the list every year since 2011, followed this year by Sweden, the Netherlands, the United States, and the United Kingdom, while the United Arab Emirates, Vietnam and Kuwait were some of the biggest risers.
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A fast riser, Scalise won a seat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, a prized panel with jurisdiction over vast amounts of industry.
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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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