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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After the failing reviews, the NTP selected its own reviewers and self-published the study as a monograph in August. Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025 There’s certain reviewers that spend time calling for larger bars on every bike. Josh Ross, Outside Online, 5 Jan. 2025 Several reviewers say the hat is a great choice for anyone with natural hair. Clint Davis, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025 Since then, the Amazon reviewer bought two more pairs. Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024 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 20 Jan. 2025.

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