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.
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Defensive tackle Kenneth Grant and edge Shemar Stewart are two of Bruce Feldman’s freakish potential risers.
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Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Looking ahead, a similar alignment will occur in late October 2028, though that event will take place before sunrise, requiring early risers to catch the view.
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Our tester parent was pleased to report that her challenging early riser stayed in bed longer in the morning, thanks to its Wake Up Light.
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And for early risers: The crazy popular Drop In Donut lies just down the street, selling — and briskly selling out of — small-batch, handmade treats in flavors such as passionfruit, raspberry and coffee.
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Jacob Robinson, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Looking ahead, a similar alignment will occur in late October 2028, though that event will take place before sunrise, requiring early risers to catch the view.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Our tester parent was pleased to report that her challenging early riser stayed in bed longer in the morning, thanks to its Wake Up Light.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 28 Jan. 2025
And for early risers: The crazy popular Drop In Donut lies just down the street, selling — and briskly selling out of — small-batch, handmade treats in flavors such as passionfruit, raspberry and coffee.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Riser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riser. Accessed 5 Mar. 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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