reviewer

noun

re·​view·​er ri-ˈvyü-ər How to pronounce reviewer (audio)
: 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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Season one of With Love was also critically derided, including by reviewers who clearly sided with Meghan in her struggles with the royal family. Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Nov. 2025 This premade crust was the sweetest option, which divided our reviewers. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2025 What Makes These Cheese-Bacon Crispies So Good Why reviewers love this recipe. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025 This process appears to be mostly automated but Apple notes there are circumstances where a human reviewer from an issuing authority may request additional details. Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 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 19 Nov. 2025.

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