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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And for early risers: The crazy popular Drop In Donut lies just down the street, selling — and briskly selling out of — small-batch, handmade treats in flavors such as passionfruit, raspberry and coffee.
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John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
April 12–18: This will be a treat for early risers: the planetsMercury, Mars and Saturn will all be within about 5 degrees of one another.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 9 Jan. 2025
Easy access to the iconic South Beach (i.e. perfect for the early risers) and a couple of nearby farms means there’s no shortage of kid-friendly things to do here.
—Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
While some toddlers are early risers, others savor their sleep.
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John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
April 12–18: This will be a treat for early risers: the planetsMercury, Mars and Saturn will all be within about 5 degrees of one another.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 9 Jan. 2025
Easy access to the iconic South Beach (i.e. perfect for the early risers) and a couple of nearby farms means there’s no shortage of kid-friendly things to do here.
—Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
While some toddlers are early risers, others savor their sleep.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Riser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riser. Accessed 21 Feb. 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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