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
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The school choir stood on the risers for the concert.
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This includes ergonomic chairs, adjustable sit-stand desks, wrist supports and monitor risers.
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Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2024
After testing the tech for the past couple of years, testers report that the new brackets make for smoother, more painless, squeak-free climbing, while the improved Whammy Bars make engaging the risers easier and faster.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 11 Oct. 2024
This includes ergonomic chairs, adjustable sit-stand desks, wrist supports and monitor risers.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
For those early risers, there’s a Pancake Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and Fishing Derby at 8 a.m., each with a nominal fee.
—Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez, The Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Riser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riser. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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riser
noun
ris·er
ˈrī-zər 
1
: one that rises (as from sleep)
an early riser
2
: the upright board between two stair treads
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