viewer

/ˈvjuːə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: viewers

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Someone who views a spectacle; an onlooker or spectator.

Noun

Examples

This sensation of an object becoming alive is a characteristic that, I believe, seizes all viewers of a van Gogh. The Bible goes beyond being a simple still-life object to become a living thing, an expression of strength, an existence that emanates from itself, beyond the painting surface to partici

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Someone who watches television.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “viewer” mean?

Someone who views a spectacle; an onlooker or spectator.

Is “viewer” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.