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

Take it from this reviewer, who ordered multiple styles in search of the best one. — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026

Plus, supportive cushioning ensures every step is comfortable, and reviewers have worn them to work, as well as walking around Italy, Scotland, Greece, the UK, and more—all without pain. — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2026

Based on those numbers, critics generally approved of the season's direction more than the audience did, yet prominent progressive reviewers still found new ideological shortcomings to condemn. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

There are certain words in film descriptions that can produce hives in reviewers. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 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