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

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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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What has struck you about how viewers responded to this horror comedy? — Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Mary and John the Baptist draw viewers’ attention to Christ through their gestures and sometimes their gaze. — Denva Gallant, The Conversation, 8 July 2026 Here's everything fans and viewers need to know ahead of the 2026 ESPYS. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 8 July 2026 Season 34 was a massive ratings success, continually gaining viewers as the season progressed. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for viewer

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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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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