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.
Recent Examples on the Web Each stainless steel banana is handcrafted and includes an optional shamash riser for the ninth candle. Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 1 Dec. 2023 For early risers and late-nighters alike, listening to your internal clock may be the key to success. Cindi May, Discover Magazine, 10 Nov. 2023 Jay Fair One of the biggest risers of fall camp, Fair has consistently been among the first three wide receivers to take the field in practice. Matt Cohen | McOhen@al.com, al, 18 Aug. 2023 Wending his way down streets and sidewalks that were beginning to stir with early risers, or people who hadn’t slept at all, Carter added his own commentary on the unpleasant details of life on Skid Row. Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2023 Gipson-Long has spent the majority of the season with Double-A Erie but has been a fast riser in the organization over the last few months. Andrew Birkle, Detroit Free Press, 10 Sep. 2023 Crisp, colorful, radishes are early risers, one of the first things to pop up in our gardens and at farmers' markets each spring, giving us the first good crunch of the season. Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2023 And attention late risers: Good Company does their breakfast all day (or at least from morning to late afternoon). Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 25 July 2023 So that gave Rafael leverage to push back off of, and when he’s lifted up in the air, the special effects team built a little riser. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Oct. 2023 See More

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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 11 Dec. 2023.

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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