viewer

noun

view·​er ˈvyü-ər How to pronounce viewer (audio)
: one that views: such as
a
: a person who watches television
b
: a person legally appointed to inspect and report on property
c
: an optical device used in viewing

Examples of viewer in a Sentence

The program attracts millions of viewers every week. She is a regular viewer of the evening news. The exhibit was surrounded by a large crowd of viewers.
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Over all 34,000 viewers reported experiencing problems cross multiple states, according to DownDetector.com. Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025 And as viewers, we too are worn down by her persistent negativity. Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 2 Mar. 2025 Grande surprised red carpet viewers by showing up earlier than most A-listers. Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Mar. 2025 The red, white, and blue color scheme that informed costuming and set designs for the performance — watched by 133.5 million viewers, per Apple Music and the NFL — became a point of contention for casual and diehard fans alike. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for viewer

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of viewer was in the 15th century

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“Viewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viewer. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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viewer

noun
view·​er ˈvyü-ər How to pronounce viewer (audio)
: one that views
especially : an optical device used in viewing
a viewer for slides

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