viewer

noun

view·​er ˈvyü-ər How to pronounce viewer (audio)
Synonyms of viewernext
: 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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Smugglers Run has always been full of distractions, as the screen — in front and somewhat above guests — pulls viewers away from the seat-adjacent wall controls. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2026 One of the activities that received the most enjoyment from viewers was when the girls pushed themselves on the swing. Literary Hub, 20 May 2026 While popular, college football only captures a fraction of the viewers as the NFL. ABC News, 20 May 2026 That particular robot would feature prominently in the Figure team’s next attention-grabbing scheme in response to one viewer’s comment—pitting robot against human on the same task. Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026 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 May. 2026.

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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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