YouTuber

noun

You·​Tub·​er ˈyü-ˈtü-bər How to pronounce YouTuber (audio)
plural YouTubers
: a person who creates and uploads videos on the YouTube online video sharing service
"Chilling," agreed Sommer Tothill, a "writer, TV maker and YouTuber" on the ABC. "How are women ever to smash the glass ceiling when the male gaze simply glazes over us?"Andrew Bolt
Rachel Levin is a beauty influencer known for her YouTube channel, RCLBeauty101. With 2.6 billion views (yes, you read that right) on her channel, she's one of the most popular YouTubers on the planet.Tom Ward
YouTuber Logan Paul stormed out of a press conference with fellow-vlogger KSI, as the pair try to drum up interest in their livestreamed boxing match at Manchester Arena next month.Shona Ghosh

Examples of YouTuber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Zachary dreams of one day becoming a YouTuber who creates videos about games like Minecraft. The Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2024 That social media post and others were amplified by X owner Elon Musk and psychologist and YouTuber Jordan Peterson, who accused Google of pushing a pro-diversity bias into its product. Nitasha Tiku, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2024 One such person is the YouTuber Bearded Tesla Guy, who posted a video last week explaining that the rust people have seen on the pickup is actually oxidation and that it can be easily cleaned with household cleaners. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2024 Moving well up the map, avid smallmouth angler and YouTuber Ben Nowak also picked the 23rd day of April for when things get started on the southern shores of Lake Michigan, as well as other Great Lakes waters. Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 21 Feb. 2024 The 32-year-old YouTuber who filmed himself driving a motorcycle over 150 mph on Interstate 25 is in custody at the El Paso County Jail and set to appear in court Thursday, according to jail records. Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2024 Parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke and her business parter Jodi Hildebrandt, who pleaded guilty to child abuse charges that stemmed from one of Franke's children escaping Hildebrandt's house in August to beg a neighbor for help, have been sentenced. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2024 The outlet added that the prankster is reportedly a YouTuber who previously crashed the Brit Awards and FIFA Ballon d’Or awards in France. Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024 The Zone: Survival Mission – Season 3 has been renewed for its third season with Kwon Yuri and Yoo Jae-suk returning alongside new hosts – former UFC fighter Kim Dong-hyun and popular YouTuber Dex. Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

2006, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of YouTuber was in 2006

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“YouTuber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/YouTuber. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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