reviewer

noun

re·​view·​er ri-ˈvyü-ər How to pronounce reviewer (audio)
: one that reviews
especially : a writer of critical reviews

Examples of reviewer in a Sentence

many reviewers were unhappy with the movie's cryptic ending
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Hundreds of Amazon reviewers give this sleeveless jumpsuit a five-star rating, praising its comfort, fit, and wrinkle-resistant fabric. Elaina Verhoff, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025 The vacuum cleaner has racked up thousands of perfect ratings from reviewers, and more than 1,000 people have picked one up in the past month at Amazon. Toni Sutton, People.com, 13 June 2025 What our reviewers say: Glamour senior commerce editor Jenifer Calle uses this for her hormonal acne. Deanna Pai, Glamour, 12 June 2025 Some reviewers suggest coating the wood with a waterproof varnish to further extend its lifespan for years to come. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for reviewer

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reviewer was in 1642

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“Reviewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reviewer. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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