viewer

noun

view·​er ˈvyü-ər 

: 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

Synonyms of viewer

• observer
• spectator

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Some viewers appear to enjoy seeing the princess in modern settings, pondering over what could have been if her life wasn't cut short. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Like those watching Lotti, her viewers wanted to see the country through someone still living there. — Vera Lucia Pappaterra, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

Lavender Au explores the boom in microdramas among Chinese viewers. — Literary Hub, 1 July 2026

There may be some confusion among Bravo or Peacock viewers over the shows, but clearly Bravo is placing its bets on the Real Housewives version rather than the in-house offshoot. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for viewer

• bluer
• breuer
• brewer
• couper
• ewer
• fewer
• fluor
• hewer
• newer
• sewer
• skewer
• truer

Kids Definition

viewer

noun

view·​er ˈvyü-ər 

: one that views

especially : an optical device used in viewing

a viewer for slides