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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Though sportsbooks’ advertising spending has remained flat at around $666 million in 2024, according to Neilson Ad Intel, Kraus said messaging from sportsbooks is everywhere, including during games and matches, when commentators walk viewers through over-under odds and parlays. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025 The participants’ control of the cameras and audio adds to the sense of intimacy, fostering a bond with the viewer, and this influences the casting. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025 The first three episodes give viewers an inside look at a story from the 1980s that follows a SUNY Geneseo sophomore named Chris Di Cesare, who claims he was haunted by a ghost in his dorm room. Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025 Great American Pure Flix is an on-demand streaming service that allows viewers to pick and choose titles to watch. Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Oct. 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 17 Oct. 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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