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riser

ri·ser

UK/ˈɹaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ US/ˈraɪzɜr/ rare

noun

1.

a person who rises (especially from bed)

  • “he”
2.
3.

structural member consisting of the vertical part of a stair or step

Origin

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

Phrases

  • dry riser
  • early riser
  • late riser
  • Pfizer riser
  • wet riser

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