reviewer

noun

re·​view·​er ri-ˈvyü-ər How to pronounce reviewer (audio)
: one that reviews
especially : a writer of critical reviews

Examples of reviewer in a Sentence

many reviewers were unhappy with the movie's cryptic ending
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One reviewer applauded its multipurpose design and used it as a serving tray for hors d'oeuvres and to display their electric candles. Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025 One reviewer said that, after an unexpected coffee spill, the mattress pad kept their new mattress spotless. Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025 Members of the Yelp Elite Squad are trusted reviewers with recommendations that are worth listening to. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025 In the meantime, numerous public figures, including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and gadget reviewer Marques Brownlee, have simply requested the return of their $50,000 deposits and canceled their orders. PC Magazine, 1 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reviewer

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reviewer was in 1642

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“Reviewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reviewer. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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