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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Mary Ramsey
updated September 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
The Red Wings seem destined for another finish in the mushy middle, with other Eastern Conference risers starting to pass them by.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
Ahead, discover the best desktop organizers, including stackable trays, monitor risers with extra storage, pencil cups, style-forward caddies, and more.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2025
Early risers will be able to purchase coffee at Better Buzz to accompany the macarons and quiche sold at Parfait Paris.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Riser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riser. Accessed 2 Oct. 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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