riser

noun

ris·er | \ˈrī-zər

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

Examples of riser in a Sentence

The school choir stood on the risers for the concert.

Recent Examples on the Web

As polls opened for early risers ready to cast their ballots for the General Primary election, voter turnout started out light in DeKalb County. — Alaa Elassar, ajc, "Voters line up as polls open for voting day in DeKalb county," 22 May 2018 President Donald Trump’s first name didn’t join his wife’s among the fast-risers. — Jeff Weiner, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Popular baby names for 2017: Melania rising, Kylo falling — Liam, Emma top annual list," 11 May 2018 Moon Meets Mars—June 3 Mars will rise around local midnight in the early part of the month, and on June 3, early risers looking toward the southeast will be able to see the red planet pair up with the waning gibbous moon. — National Geographic, "Naked-Eye Asteroid and More Can't-Miss Sky Events in June," 1 June 2018 Hey, early risers — finally, there is a bus for you. — Adam Vaccaro, BostonGlobe.com, "More morning service coming to the T next week," 29 Mar. 2018 Early risers can check out the classes, running from 6:30-7:30 a.m. OmG offers noise-cancelling headphones to block out the sounds of the bustling Streeterville neighborhood as yogis work through a vinyasa flow. $15. — Shelbie Lynn Bostedt, RedEye Chicago, "Get moving with these unique yoga classes in Chicago," 30 July 2017 Vaulted ceilings, walnuts floors, wrought-iron railings and custom riser tiles are among the details. — Lauren Beale, latimes.com, "Good Charlotte drummer Dean Butterworth finds a fan for his house," 20 June 2018 Max out your space with bed risers that create a ton of storage underneath your bed. — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, "10 Insanely Cute Dorm Room Transformations That Will Totally Blow Your Mind," 7 June 2018 Early risers were greeted with raindrops, and the likelihood of more precipitation is likely. — Stephen Ruiz, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Orlando weather: Early-morning rain continues recent trend," 18 May 2018

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