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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At the end of the episode, in a flash forward to Barney’s wedding, Ted walked into the room with the bride, only for viewers to discover that Barney was marrying was Robin, not Quinn. Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025 And as many viewers will have predicted long before it’s finally confirmed, Frida and Guillermo have been carrying on an affair for decades. Judy Berman, Time, 19 Sep. 2025 Cable viewers can watch the tournament on Tennis Channel, while cord-cutters can livestream on a live TV streaming service that carries the network, including Sling Blue with Sports Extra. Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025 The Season 3 finale of The Gilded Age had 5 million views, according to Variety, and the show has definitely left viewers desiring more. Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 19 Sep. 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 21 Sep. 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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