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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Many stairs also have risers, which are the vertical surfaces rising from the treads. Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2025 Among the fastest risers, Kroger stands out with a dramatic leap from 41% to 55% coverage since the previous report 6 months ago - signaling a focused effort to strengthen retail media capabilities in the grocery sector. Kiri Masters, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025 Keep in Mind The wooden legs don’t have any protective caps or risers, which can reduce durability of this potting bench with long-term exposure to the elements. Megan Newton, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025 Unlike most of football’s recent risers, Glimt’s ascent has not coincided with a takeover from a billionaire or sovereign wealth fund. Elias Burke, New York Times, 30 Apr. 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 28 May. 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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