reader

noun

ˈrē-dər How to pronounce reader (audio)
Definition of readernext
as in compilation
a collection of writings I picked up a book entitled "An Emerson Reader" because it contained one or two of his essays I hadn't read before

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of reader Guariglia believes Flock is at the center of the license plate reader firestorm, in part, because of its cameras' visibility. — Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 22 Aug. 2026 Additionally, other readers suggested having disposable non-slip shoe covers available. — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026 Thank you to the readers who emailed me about my 50th reunion Harvard Business School column. — Barbara Bry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 That's the daily number of readers and visitors to Stars and Stripes, according to the publication. — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reader
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reader
  1. compilation
  2. anthology
Noun
  • And this one just feels like a compilation of all those things that make Ravyn Ravyn in a way.
    — Sidney Madden, VIBE.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Below is a compilation of the tributes to Panettiere from those who grew up with her, worked with her, and loved her.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of compilation
Noun
  • Grossman will next be seen in the 13th Season of Ryan Murphy’s anthology series, American Horror Story.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In 2023, season one raked in eight Emmys, including best limited series or anthology, lead actor, lead actress, writing and directing.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of anthology

Phrases Containing reader

Browse Nearby Words

readdressing
reader
readers
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Reader.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reader. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

More from Merriam-Webster on reader

Nglish: Translation of reader for Spanish Speakers

Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about reader

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

Listen to the pronunciation of tilde

See Definitions and Examples »

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

How to Pronounce the Trickiest Menu Items

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

The Words of the Week - Aug. 21

16 Glee-ridden Words from Schitt's Creek
See More

Popular

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Words from the 'Odyssey'

The Longest Long Words List
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
alt-684346df967d5
Add A Letter Quiz Pick the letter that goes in the same spot in fou...
See All