viewer

noun

view·​er ˈvyü-ər How to pronounce viewer (audio)
: 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

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.
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As a result, viewers haven't been able to tune into popular broadcasts across entertainment and sports. Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025 Badu hopes the show will shine a spotlight on Canadian designers and inspire viewers to support local fashion talent. Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 14 Nov. 2025 My hope is that the series reminds viewers that love is always worth fighting for — even when the world around us begins to falter. Ellise Shafer, Variety, 14 Nov. 2025 Can his viewer tolerate one big gulp of pure sentimentality after two-plus hours that have largely skirted that tone? David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for viewer

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of viewer was in the 15th century

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“Viewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viewer. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.

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viewer

noun
view·​er ˈvyü-ər How to pronounce viewer (audio)
: one that views
especially : an optical device used in viewing
a viewer for slides

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