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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But this is the least amount of episodes a season has had, so that means viewers will finish more quickly. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 Content creators have turned eating the fruit desserts in their cars into a trend, attracting millions of viewers on TikTok. More than 115 million people watched a video of French pastry chef Cédric Grolet make fruit pies that resemble giant blueberries, peaches, oranges and raspberries. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025 After being released on Netflix on June 19, the eight-episode series found its way to the No. 1 spot on the streaming platform's Top 10, capturing viewers with its dramatic (and dangerous) plot. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 28 June 2025 The average viewer’s mind will outright reject it — so, of course, the cartoonishly evil VIPs lap it up. Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 28 June 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 5 Jul. 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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