noun

riser

REYE-zuh

Riser (noun) means someone who gets out of bed, especially described by how early or late. Example: “She has always been an early riser, up before dawn.”

noun

Someone who gets out of bed, especially described by how early or late.

"She has always been an early riser, up before dawn."

A raised platform used to lift performers, speakers, or equipment above floor level.

"The choir stood on risers so every row was visible."

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."

"Building codes limit how tall each riser can be."

A vertical pipe or duct running between floors of a building, carrying cables, water, or gas.

"Electricians ran the new cabling up the utility riser."

How to use riser

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDepending 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.

Common pairings

early riser stage riser stair riser utility riser

Word forms

risers plural, Risers plural

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Etymology

"Rise" plus the agent suffix "-er," originally meaning simply "one who rises."

Synonyms

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Rhymes for riser

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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.