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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The foldover design of this grab-and-go clutch is complete with two zip pockets and a magnetic snap closure, which provides enough room for necessities, according to reviewers. Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026 The value of the human reviewer shifts from doing the translation to catching what the machine got wrong – a harder task that requires deeper expertise. Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Because the roof is removable, the feeder is easy to fill as well as easy to clean, according to reviewers. Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2026 Out of over 4,100 5-star ratings, many reviewers praise the functional details. Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2026.

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