noun
viewer
VYOO-uh
noun
1
A person who watches something, especially television, a video, or a spectacle.
"The show attracted millions of viewers on its opening night."
"Viewers were asked to vote for their favorite contestant."
2
A device or piece of software used for looking at images or files.
"You'll need a PDF viewer to open the attachment."
How to Use Viewer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone (or something) that watches or displays something.
Common pairings
TV viewer
image viewer
viewer discretion
Word Forms
viewers plural
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Etymology
Formed from "view" plus the agent-noun ending "-er," meaning "one who views."