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

When viewers focus on one gear, the other, as seen through peripheral vision, appears to spin faster — though both are moving at the same speed. — Margaret Hetherman, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026

When von Rydingsvard began working with cedar in the mid-1970s, Minimalism was the dominant style in New York, and in order to gain attention, sculptors often welded steel and other metals into imposing, grand forms that loomed high above viewers. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

So a marketer might look for a scene set in an airport, grocery store or theme park, or seek out shows that made viewers feel a sense of mystery, curiosity or adrenaline. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026

Last season’s game drew almost 125 million viewers; this is one of — if not the — biggest stages in music. — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 27 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