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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There is only so much drama to be found in the first 24 hours, and yet some Islanders have already managed to get their feelings hurt, which bodes well for the next six weeks — for us the viewers anyway. Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 3 June 2026 The media companies have been able to strike deals for sports that typically call for mid-to-high-single-digit percentage increases in CPMs, a measure of the cost of reaching 1,000 viewers that is central in these annual discussions between TV networks and Madison Avenue. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 June 2026 The lifespan of the authentic teen drama that introduced viewers to Danes’ unique emotional translucence, counted in episodes. Carla Meyer, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026 Standard regular-season meets across all ESPN platforms this season averaged between 200,000-300,000 live viewers, according to Sports Business Journal. Hunter Delauder, AJC.com, 3 June 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 10 Jun. 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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