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

Ryan Murphy’s latest series dropped viewers into a very specific slice of 1990s New York, and the cultural appetite for that era’s aesthetics, relationships and fashion has only grown since. —Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026

The photos and descriptions may be disturbing to some viewers. —Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026

This advanced stabilization mechanism ensures that the viewer experiences a remarkably smooth and stable image, allowing for clear and detailed observation even in dynamic or challenging conditions. —Matt Morris, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026

Abbott averages more than 6 million total viewers per episode after a week of cross-platform viewing. —Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 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