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

Speaking of, early risers will usually get the best lighting to snap pics of the redwoods, with less competition for the prime photo spots. —Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026

More Broncos fits A general pre-draft riser for good reason, McClellan racked up six sacks during his senior year at Mizzou and was one of Denver’s first top-30 visits this cycle. —Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026

However, some side hustles favor early risers for a variety of practical reasons. —Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026

The season remains far too young to overanalyze such a small sample, but there are some clear early fantasy risers and fallers. —Dalton Del Don, New York Times, 9 Apr. 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