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

Brands can capture viewers’ attention and create a strong emotional connection, therefore making the advertising experience more memorable. —Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025

Thanks to shows like Matlock, High Potential and Abbott Elementary, critics and viewers alike are finally remembering that network TV can be just good (and sometimes even better) than the big budget offerings from the streamers. —Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 13 May 2025

Moonrise will occur at 9:33 p.m. EDT (0133 GMT on May 14) for viewers in New York, for example, who will see Antares glowing to its lower left. —Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 May 2025

Shibuya’s model works like this: Each short film serves as a pilot and viewers have the power to greenlight future episodes. —Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for viewer

• bluer
• breuer
• brewer
• couper
• ewer
• fewer
• fluor
• hewer
• newer
• sewer
• skewer
• truer

Kids Definition

viewer

noun

view·​er ˈvyü-ər 

: one that views

especially : an optical device used in viewing

a viewer for slides