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

In any case, knowing a little bit about the true-life episode that inspired its fantastical reimagining will certainly help viewers connect with its cryptic choices. — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

Practical Magic 2 brings viewers back to the enchanting Victorian-style home from the 1998 cult classic. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026

The three Spanish Culpables films combined have been watched by more than 100 million viewers worldwide, with 90% of those viewers coming from outside of Spain. — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

Likewise, should the NFL match last season’s gains, the league will be looking at an average draw of 20 million viewers across all windows. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 9 Sep. 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