The upright member of a step situated at the back of a lower tread and near the leading edge of the next higher tread.
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)
- Someone or something which rises.
- A platform or stand used to lift or elevate something.
- (carpentry) A vertical part of a step on a staircase.
- (archery) The main body of a bow.
- A vertical utility conduit, pipe or path between floors of a building for placement of cables (e.g. telephone




