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
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The school choir stood on the risers for the concert.
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Steve Bradshaw, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Uche was at one point a huge riser as a pass rusher after an 11.5 sack season back in 2022.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Green has arguably been the biggest riser in this year’s draft class, considering 2024 was his first season as a full-time starter.
—Eddie Brown, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
Grissom wasn’t necessarily supposed to be a fast riser.
—Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Riser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riser. Accessed 23 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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