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

Burch recalls test-screening reactions from young viewers, some of whom had never seen the original cartoons. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Most viewers in North and South America, except those in Alaska and the northernmost reaches of Canada, will have a chance to see every stage of the lunar eclipse. — Denise Chow, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026

Additionally, the dating series saw 35% of its audience as brand-new viewers. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

Essentially, viewers buy online currency to keep watching series divided into one to a few minute increments. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 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