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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Both my husband and I are early risers, so a good coffee maker and a strong brew are among my top in-room amenities.
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—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 31 July 2025
Many locations open for early risers at 5 a.m. and close by 2 p.m., just like a good breakfast chain should.
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Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
Second-year riser DJ James got beat Wednesday in rare action with the starters.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 31 July 2025
Many locations open for early risers at 5 a.m. and close by 2 p.m., just like a good breakfast chain should.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 July 2025
In recent months, Saturn put on a spectacular show for early risers, who witnessed the gas giant climb over the eastern horizon just ahead of sunrise, often in close proximity to Venus, Mercury and dimmer Neptune.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for riser
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“Riser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riser. Accessed 9 Aug. 2025.
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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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