viewer

noun

view·​er ˈvyü-ər 

: one that views: such as

a

: a person who watches television

b

: a person legally appointed to inspect and report on property

c

: an optical device used in viewing

Synonyms of viewer

• observer
• spectator

Examples of viewer in a Sentence

The program attracts millions of viewers every week.

She is a regular viewer of the evening news.

The exhibit was surrounded by a large crowd of viewers.

Recent Examples on the Web

Twenty-one games averaged 4 million or more streaming viewers. — Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

The request was aimed at first-time viewers of the World Cup, or even those just getting into the game, but the replies also included thoughts from people who have followed football for much longer than the past six weeks. — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Aside from his prowess on the basketball court, Brunson has become known in some circles as an avid TV viewer. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026

For viewers determined to see Nolan’s film on the biggest screen imaginable, the risk may be worth it. — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for viewer

• bluer
• breuer
• brewer
• couper
• ewer
• fewer
• fluor
• hewer
• newer
• sewer
• skewer
• truer

Kids Definition

viewer

noun

view·​er ˈvyü-ər 

: one that views

especially : an optical device used in viewing

a viewer for slides