riser

noun

ris·​er ˈrī-zər 

1

: one that rises (as from sleep)

an early riser

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 a whole, Sfeir said Orange County has shown strong job growth in the last few years, explaining its representation on the list of income risers. — Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Muma initially started on the second-team defense with undrafted rookie Khalil Jacobs, one of the biggest risers of training camp. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2026

Add shelves and shelf risers to take advantage of vertical space. — Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026

Solar deck lights come in two common varieties, one designed for stair risers so people don’t trip, and post-cap lights that mount on top of deck handrail posts. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for riser

• geyser
• miser
• sizer
• visor
• wiser
• advertiser
• analyser
• analyzer
• appetizer
• atomizer
• breathalyzer
• colonizer

Kids Definition

riser

noun

ris·​er ˈrī-zər 

1

: one that rises (as from sleep)

an early riser

2

: the upright board between two stair treads