viewer
- 01 B1 Intermediate
a person who watches a television programme or online video.
an individual who consumes broadcast or digital video content.
Simple“The new drama series attracted millions of viewers on its first night.”
In context“Market researchers analysed viewer demographics to determine which advertising slots would yield the highest return on investment during the championship game.”
Synonymsaudience memberobserver - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
someone who looks at a specific sight, object, or event.
a person who views a particular spectacle, exhibition, or scene.
Simple“The painting was placed at eye level to give the viewer the best experience.”
In context“The installation was designed to challenge the viewer's perception of space by using mirrors and strategic lighting.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
a computer program that lets you look at a file but not change it.
a software application used to display the data within a file, typically providing read-only access.
Simple“If you don't have the full software, you can download a free viewer to see the document.”
In context“The technical team recommended installing a universal file viewer to ensure all employees could access the proprietary architectural blueprints.”
From Middle English vewer; equivalent to view + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.