viewer

noun

view·​er ˈvyü-ər How to pronounce viewer (audio)
: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web Despite Lawrence holding the title of the official hometown of the demon-hunting duo, the show – which averaged millions of viewers per episode – was filmed 2,000 miles away in Vancouver, Canada. Jenna Barackman, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2024 The company hopes its brand awareness eventually looms so large that viewers come to its screens first. Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for viewer 

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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 31 May. 2024.

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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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