riser
noun
ris·er ˈrī-zər 
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
Example Sentences
The school choir stood on the risers for the concert.
Recent Examples on the Web Supplies used less frequently can be organized using a shelf riser, bin, or a lazy Susan in the back. 
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2022 Detective Erik Thiele pointed his flashlight at the spot where a stair met the riser, Sinagra said. Mark Morales, CNN, 17 Feb. 2022 But during a gig at the Montana State Fair on Aug. 3, Rick Nielsen lost his balance and fell on the drum riser, badly hurting his ankle. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2022 Fish, who is an early riser, called me recently after seeing a trio of prostitutes in front of his building at 4:30 a.m. Shirley Leung, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Aug. 2022 Eventually, Wesley climbed the riser and addressed the crowd. Greg Jaffe, Washington Post, 12 June 2022 Even as a mechanical riser took him off to the yellow brick road in the sky (via the massive screen above the stage) at night’s end, John left his fans wanting more. cleveland, 31 July 2022 In a double height public room on the first floor, a terrazzo staircase leading to a mezzanine features a delicate carve-out in each riser so as to better accommodate the foot. Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2022 Save for a backdrop wall of tall screens, extended drum-riser platform and fancy lighting, Def Leppard skipped the frills and focused on music. Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2022 See More
Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2022 Detective Erik Thiele pointed his flashlight at the spot where a stair met the riser, Sinagra said. Mark Morales, CNN, 17 Feb. 2022 But during a gig at the Montana State Fair on Aug. 3, Rick Nielsen lost his balance and fell on the drum riser, badly hurting his ankle. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2022 Fish, who is an early riser, called me recently after seeing a trio of prostitutes in front of his building at 4:30 a.m. Shirley Leung, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Aug. 2022 Eventually, Wesley climbed the riser and addressed the crowd. Greg Jaffe, Washington Post, 12 June 2022 Even as a mechanical riser took him off to the yellow brick road in the sky (via the massive screen above the stage) at night’s end, John left his fans wanting more. cleveland, 31 July 2022 In a double height public room on the first floor, a terrazzo staircase leading to a mezzanine features a delicate carve-out in each riser so as to better accommodate the foot. Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2022 Save for a backdrop wall of tall screens, extended drum-riser platform and fancy lighting, Def Leppard skipped the frills and focused on music. Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
riser
noun
as in scaffold
Synonyms & Similar Words
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