viewer

noun

view·​er ˈvyü-ər How to pronounce viewer (audio)
Synonyms of viewernext
: 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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Once again charming viewers with his native Australian accent, the actor remains effortlessly entertaining while using his charisma to neutralize caustic dialogue that would flatten a less likable performer on impact. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 May 2026 As a result of national availability and, later, on-field success, cable viewers in Oregon, Nebraska, New York or anywhere else that TBS reached had the potential to become Braves fans. Andrew Kirell, CNN Money, 6 May 2026 After Will takes a leave of absence from the GBI, the show treats viewers to a montage as Will, Nico, Betty and eventually Angie all rally around Edie for her first Halloween and Christmas, before moving forward to the spring. Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026 Therrien is most famous for his sculptures that raise domestic items to monumental proportions, most notably Under the Table (1994), his installation composed of a gigantic wood table and chairs that loom high over their viewers. Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026 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 11 May. 2026.

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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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