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

Chinese member Jingxiang Ma describes himself as hardworking and passionate, while the youngest member, 17-year-old Kyungbae Seo, brings a mix of raw talent and sincerity that resonated with viewers. —Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026

But when viewers reach Day 26, there will be only one question on everyone's mind — who will win the $1 million and become the champion of the show's most coveted season? —Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026

The subversion of traditional fashion narratives prompts viewers to examine class and aesthetics. —Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026

Lastly, some viewers of the show also see Liz as a fashion icon, and Miller took that a step further in Season 3 by representing Los Angeles and Altadena in her character’s clothing after the wildfires swept through the city at the beginning of 2025. —Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 18 Feb. 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