English Reference

Word

viewer

Phoneticsview·er, stress on the first syllable

US/ˈvjuɝ/

UK/vjˈuːɐ/

Definitions

01television/media

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a person who watches a television programme or online video.

n. an individual who consumes broadcast or digital video content.

“The new drama series attracted millions of viewers on its first night.”

“Market researchers analysed viewer demographics to determine which advertising slots would yield the highest return on investment during the championship game.”

Synonyms

audience memberobserver

02spectator

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. someone who looks at a specific sight, object, or event.

n. a person who views a particular spectacle, exhibition, or scene.

“The painting was placed at eye level to give the viewer the best experience.”

“The installation was designed to challenge the viewer's perception of space by using mirrors and strategic lighting.”

Synonyms

03computing

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Computing

n. a computer program that lets you look at a file but not change it.

n. a software application used to display the data within a file, typically providing read-only access.

“If you don't have the full software, you can download a free viewer to see the document.”

“The technical team recommended installing a universal file viewer to ensure all employees could access the proprietary architectural blueprints.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

Collocations

Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “viewer” in context.

Verb

01. attract viewers

“The new documentary series managed to attract millions of viewers on its first night.”

verb + noun

02. warn viewers

“The news anchor warned viewers that the following images might be upsetting.”

verb + noun

Adjective

03. average viewer

“The average viewer spends about three hours a day watching television.”

adj + noun

04. loyal viewer

“As a loyal viewer of the show, she never missed a single episode for ten years.”

adj + noun

Noun

05. image viewer

“You need to install a basic image viewer to open these high-resolution photos.”

noun + noun

06. number of viewers

“The number of viewers increased significantly during the live final of the competition.”

noun + of + noun

Preposition

07. for the viewer

“The plot was very complicated and difficult for the viewer to follow.”

prep + noun

Etymology

From Middle English vewer; equivalent to view + -er.

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

Word family

NOUN

viewer(B1)

Domains

ComputingMining

This entry

Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
Frequency
Frequent
Level
B1 · IntermediateOxford
Updated

QR code

englishreference.com/q/viewer

English Reference