reviewer

noun

re·​view·​er ri-ˈvyü-ər How to pronounce reviewer (audio)
: one that reviews
especially : a writer of critical reviews

Examples of reviewer in a Sentence

many reviewers were unhappy with the movie's cryptic ending
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The reviewer noted that while the summers can get rather warm, the winters are always perfect. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2025 Multiple cuts — such as the elimination of the FDA's library staff who offer critical research assistance to drug reviewers or deep reductions among the lawyers in the Office of Regulatory Policy who write draft guidances and Federal Register notices — could slow work even more, the staffer said. Tina Reed, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025 Bodum Bistro Electric Blade Grinder for $20: This little blade grinder is quite cheap, and the model has served WIRED contributing reviewer Tyler Shane for years. Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 1 Apr. 2025 Available in sizes small to 3XL, this bathing suit has earned high praise from reviewers for its impressive style, coverage, and support. Averi Baudler, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reviewer

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reviewer was in 1642

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“Reviewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reviewer. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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