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

On the flip side, several noted that the café can be crowded and dirty, and quite a few reviewers complained about the dearth of actual Corgi dogs (Trudy, a Corgi owned by one of Laqua’s co-founders, makes an occasional visit). — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 29 July 2026

The movie holds widespread acclaim from film reviewers and audience members alike on rating sites like RottenTomatoes. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026

Amazon reviewers say the scrunchies are gentle on their hair, with a no-snag design and elastic bands that hold their shape even after washing. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 28 July 2026

When a reviewer cannot trace the test boundary back to it, the report reads as incomplete no matter how strong the findings are. — Christian Espinosa, Forbes.com, 27 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