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viewer

viewer

477 1.3
A person who watches TV or films
  • noun
  • /ˈvjuːər/
translation icon : espectador
  • Many viewers tuned in to watch the final episode of the popular series.
  • television viewer
  • viewers watch
  • millions of viewers

But his final echoing threat to viewers is I'll be back.

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Examples

  • Amy, I know our viewers have always come through in the past.

  • There are four real motives for viewers who watch live streamed games.

  • And then as a viewer, I loved watching.

  • And if you are a returning viewer, love you.

  • I tried and quite frankly, viewer interest is not that high.

  • I hope our viewers at home are also paying attention.

  • Within 20 years, they could become steady viewers.

  • If something scary happens in a movie, the viewers might need a resolution.

    Academic text (2013)
  • And can you summarize to our viewers the Chinese food?

  • In addition to the Judges' Choices, online viewers select a winner for each category.

    Academic text (2013)

Synonyms

observer
vsviewer
305 2.8

A person who watches and notices things, often to give expert opinion

is for casual media watching rather than careful or expert attention
spectator
vsviewer
123 2.6

A person who watches an event or show without taking part

is for watching media individually rather than attending live events
watcher
vsviewer
89 3.9

A person who watches a place or people to keep them safe

is used for casual media watching rather than active monitoring
onlooker
vsviewer
24 3.2

A person who watches something without taking part

is used for someone who watches media rather than standing by at an activity
beholder
vsviewer
21 5.8

A person who looks at something

is used for someone who watches media like films or TV
looker-on
vsviewer
4.4

A person who watches an event without taking part

is used for someone who watches media rather than remaining detached at events

Antonyms

295 2.4

A person who joins an activity or event

How Engaged

enthusiast
81 3.4
viewer
477 1.3
spectator
123 2.6
bystander
84 3.4

Surface Forms

viewer singular
viewers plural

Morphology

viewer = view (transparent) = view + er

The agentive suffix '-er' is added to the verb 'view' to mean 'a person who views', a straightforward and productive derivation.

Etymology

Viewer comes from view meaning 'to see' and the ending -er meaning 'one who'. So a viewer is 'one who sees', the person who watches a show, film, or TV program.