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

Aldi’s Benton’s Original Chocolate Sandwich Creme Cookies have become a frequent Oreo comparison, and a Simply Recipes blind taste test found noticeable differences between the two, with the reviewer ultimately preferring Oreos. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

The iPhone Duo hits shelves today, but reviewers’ complaints about slow Touch ID unlocking are stealing some of the spotlight. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 23 Oct. 2026

Initial reviewers highlighted numerous apps not yet set up for the phone, occasionally leading to awkward layouts. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Whether reviewer rankings at The Spruce Pets, Martha Stewart and Real Simple hold up in their next round of long-term updates. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 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