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The upright member of a step situated at the back of a lower tread and near the leading edge of the next higher tread.

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Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
riser (noun)
1.
one that (as from sleep) - rises
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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English

Etymology

From Middle English ryser, risere, equivalent to rise +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈɹaɪ.zə(ɹ)/
  • Rhymes: -aɪzə(ɹ)

Noun

riser (plural risers)

  1. Someone or something which rises.
  2. A platform or stand used to lift or elevate something.
  3. (carpentry) A vertical part of a step on a staircase.
  4. (archery) The main body of a bow.
  5. A vertical utility conduit, pipe or path between floors of a building for placement of cables (e.g. telephone
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