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

Julian Gascoigne, a senior specialist in British paintings at Sotheby ’s, said the work is notable for its exceptional state of preservation, allowing viewers to appreciate Turner’s technique in unusual detail. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Bayless also brings out a different side of Smith, one that is generally more appealing to viewers. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

The dangerous weight-loss regimens, extreme surgeries, and manipulative competition format had already turned viewers off by the end of the series’ second and final season. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2026

This has prompted the First Alert Weather Team to launch a First Alert Weather Day for Tuesday and Wednesday to give Colorado viewers a heads up for the increasing possibility for heavy mid-week rain. — Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 29 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