reviewer

noun

re·​view·​er ri-ˈvyü-ər 

: one that reviews

especially : a writer of critical reviews

Synonyms of reviewer

• critic

Examples of reviewer in a Sentence

many reviewers were unhappy with the movie's cryptic ending

Recent Examples on the Web

Human reviewers agreed with the AI’s evaluations more than 99 percent of the time. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

When Beirut Fragments was first released, some reviewers described it as a book that steers clear of politics. — Literary Hub, 14 July 2026

That same reviewer added that the soft jersey fabric packs well, thanks to its wrinkle resistance. — Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026

The Alderman is intimate and known for great oysters, and reviewers specifically call it out as a pre-theater pick. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reviewer

• pursuer
• rescuer
• wrongdoer
• bluer
• breuer
• brewer
• couper
• ewer
• fewer
• fluor
• hewer
• newer