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

During SmackDown, Michael Cole and Corey Graves updated viewers on WWE's earlier report that Sheamus is no longer able to continue in the tournament due to a shoulder injury. —Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Nov. 2025

Her win was a moving moment for viewers from the United States, Mexico and other countries who watched the broadcast. —Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 21 Nov. 2025

As the TikTok gained traction, Chelsea was stunned by how many viewers connected not only to the surprise itself, but to the emotion on Kinsley’s face. —Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025

Episodes typically run two-to-three minutes across at least 60 installments, with viewers paying per episode after the first free batch. —Lise Pedersen, Variety, 21 Nov. 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