The difference between High-rise and High-riser

When used as nouns, high-rise means a tall building, one of many stories, whereas high-riser means a bed comprising a top frame and mattress and another that can be collapsed and stashed beneath the first.


High-rise is also adjective with the meaning: of clothing: designed to sit high on, or above, the wearer's hips.

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  1. High-rise as a noun:

    A tall building, one of many stories.

  1. High-rise as an adjective:

    Of clothing: designed to sit high on, or above, the wearer's hips.

    Examples:

    "high-rise jeans"

  1. High-riser as a noun:

    A bed comprising a top frame and mattress and another that can be collapsed and stashed beneath the first.

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