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

The source notes that viewers often become emotionally invested in victims’ stories and want to see perpetrators held accountable, missing people found and unanswered questions resolved. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026

The six-episode thriller paints an eerie image of small-town life in Newfoundland, and viewers are intrigued by the mystique of the striking Canadian backdrop. — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026

Moranis and Dave Thomas morphed into the McKenzie brothers and were shocked when the bit resonated with so many viewers. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026

Host Carson Daly warned viewers at the beginning of the episode that more than half of the remaining contestants would be sent home. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 3 Nov. 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