viewer

noun

view·​er ˈvyü-ər 

: 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

Synonyms

• bystander
• observer
• onlooker
• spectator
• watcher

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

Here, one of the most dominant combat athletes of all time, a fighter with over 38 million followers on Instagram alone, was treated in a way that most viewers would characterize as wrong. —Callum Booth, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025

With major celebrities from across Hollywood swirling around Combs’ case (Donald Trump appears in an old photograph), many viewers want a succinct primer on this breaking news story now. —Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 Jan. 2025

That said, faithful viewers can take a trip to Liverpool's Stanley Dock, where exterior shots of the pub were captured. —Matt Cabral, EW.com, 12 Jan. 2025

Over its six-season run on HBO from 1999 to 2007, viewers fell in love with the high-stakes plot lines and heart-wrenching family dynamics. —Skyler Trepel, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

viewer

noun

view·​er ˈvyü-ər 

: one that views

especially : an optical device used in viewing

a viewer for slides