reviewer

noun

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

Synonyms of reviewer

Examples of reviewer in a Sentence

many reviewers were unhappy with the movie's cryptic ending
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One reviewer recommends putting a tarp over it for extra weather protection. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 This top-selling belt bag is compact yet roomy enough for a wallet, keys, and even a Kindle Paperwhite, according to one five-star reviewer. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 Another reviewer, who normally forgoes foundation altogether, agreed that the primer is the perfect replacement. Jenna Curcio, InStyle, 25 June 2026 However, the reviewers offered very different ratings of the engineers who wrote the code. Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 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 28 Jun. 2026.

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