riser
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for riser, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone who gets out of bed, especially described by how early or late.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
riser pipe
riser main
riser pipeline
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
Someone who gets out of bed, especially described by how early or late.
“She has always been an early riser, up before dawn.”
riser pipe
riser main
riser pipeline
2. noun
The vertical front face of a stair step, as opposed to the flat part you step on.
“He measured the riser height before ordering the staircase parts.”
Opposites
How to use riser
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
early riser
stage riser
stair riser
utility riser
Etymology
"Rise" plus the agent suffix "-er," originally meaning simply "one who rises."
Full origin of riser →Frequently asked questions
What does “riser” mean?
The word “riser” means someone who gets out of bed, especially described by how early or late. In plain terms, depending on context: a person who gets up (as in "early riser"), a raised platform, the vertical part of a stair, or a vertical service pipe/duct in a building.
How do you pronounce “riser”?
“Riser” is pronounced REYE-zuh (/ˈɹaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “riser” in a sentence?
Here is “riser” used in a sentence: “She has always been an early riser, up before dawn.”
What part of speech is “riser”?
“Riser” is a noun.
How many meanings does “riser” have?
“Riser” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who gets out of bed, especially described by how early or late.
