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.