riser

noun

ris·​er ˈrī-zər 

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

Pedal to the metal 6:00 a.m.: An early riser, Wolff begins her day with a coffee, but no breakfast. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 June 2024

The riser and the set itself morphed into this beautiful photo. —Nate Jones, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2024

They were joined by town officials and several dozen early risers Friday morning to find out what Chuckles would predict. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 Feb. 2024

Early risers in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky were treated to a rare vision Friday morning: a double rainbow sunrise surprise. —Enquirer Staff, The Enquirer, 12 Jan. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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