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 of viewer

• observer
• spectator

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

The company still looks for unique characters, worlds that viewers may not regularly experience and stories that offer something more than just a tale well told. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026

There might be people who are dedicated viewers. —Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026

For many viewers, The Devil Wears Prada 2 will be another dollop of high-fashion wish fulfillment, a chance to once again gain access to an exclusive realm of air kisses and luxury-brand window shopping. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026

The documentary centers around the accusers’ points of view, which is exactly what’s drawing in Michael viewers. —Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026

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