1
: one that rises (as from sleep)
an early riser
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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Five riser blocks of seats surround the round stage area.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
Nicholas Contes, a frequent visitor who walks his dog at McKinley Park, says the proposal could disrupt daily routines, especially for early risers.
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San Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson was one of the biggest risers in the weeks and months leading up to the 2026 NFL draft.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
Nicholas Contes, a frequent visitor who walks his dog at McKinley Park, says the proposal could disrupt daily routines, especially for early risers.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
San Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson was one of the biggest risers in the weeks and months leading up to the 2026 NFL draft.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Engineers deployed and connected a vertical seawater intake riser, a key structure that draws cold water from deep below the surface.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Riser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riser. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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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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