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

• 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

Since digital rentals are typically $5 less than purchase prices, viewers can expect to rent Elio for $24.99 for a 48-hour period. —Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025

The mom posted about the situation on TikTok, seeking advice from viewers. —Jordan Greene, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025

The round observation deck allows viewers to see into four states: Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025

For example, the biggest draw in primetime, Sunday Night Football, last season averaged 19.4 million viewers per game via the NBC flagship network, while approximately 2.2 million fans streamed the games on Peacock and various other legitimate digital outlets. —Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2025

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