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Word

commenter

Phoneticscom·menter

/ˈkɑmɛntɝ/

Definition

n. a person who writes a short message or opinion on a website or social media post. You use this word when talking about people who share their thoughts online.

n. a person who provides a brief written response or opinion on a digital platform, such as a blog, forum, or social media post.

Examples

“The commenter suggested a better way to fix the problem.”

“The article received hundreds of comments from readers, with one commenter arguing that the policy was unfair.”

“While the author appreciated the positive feedback, she found the most valuable insights came from a single commenter who pointed out a logical flaw in the initial argument.”

Examples

simple

“The commenter suggested a better way to fix the problem.”

contextual

“The article received hundreds of comments from readers, with one commenter arguing that the policy was unfair.”

complex

“While the author appreciated the positive feedback, she found the most valuable insights came from a single commenter who pointed out a logical flaw in the initial argument.”

Real-World Examples

“Perhaps a commenter called Sheridan summed it up best: "[It] depends, there are badly behaved kids and well behaved kids in every part of the world".”
The Local · 11 Sept 2026
“Another commenter on Reddit says “When it’s winter I put all my summer clothes away in boxes.”
The Local · 23 Oct 2024

Etymology

From comment + -er.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Occasional
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