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

Some viewers though were less than forgiving. —Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025

In making the announcement, Lego brought out Ke Huy Quan, the Oscar winner who famously played Data, for a nostalgic mini-film, in which the actor guides viewers through the set and its Easter eggs. —Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025

With breathtaking cinematography and subtle sound design viewers are given a glimpse into a world visited by very few people. —Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025

Challenging viewers to reflect on the perpetual war-like state of our world is all well and good. —Megan McCluskey, Time, 24 Oct. 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