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.
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Since digital rentals are typically $5 less than purchase prices on PVOD, viewers can expect to rent Mickey 17 for a 48-hour period for $19.99. Tim Lammers, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025 The Electric State feels like it was made for those viewers. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025 What does Serra want the anticlimax moments in his films do for viewers? Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025 The viewers are still left with the question of whether or not Coach Scott did burn down the cabin. Michaela Zee, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for viewer

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 23 Mar. 2025.

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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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