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

The league on the whole is a riser, as StubHub has seen a 32% increase in ticket sales. —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

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