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

Ramaswamy’s campaign released a video featuring Acton’s mother, Donna Arthur, who tells viewers not to vote for her daughter. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2026

More American viewers are likely to recognize Jay Z than Lamar or Bad Bunny, even if the latter is a massive international attraction. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

That kind of pinch-hitting meant there was no marketing or publicity to get audiences excited about the show, but viewers started tuning in anyway. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Other companies have tried to interest TV’s smallest viewers in the biggest annual event the medium has to offer. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Oct. 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