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viewers

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈvjuɝz// UK //vjˈuːəz// view·ers

n. people who watch a specific television program, movie, or online video. You use this word to talk about the audience for something visual.

n. individuals who observe a visual medium, such as television, cinema, or digital streaming content. Often used collectively to describe the audience size or demographic of a broadcast.


SIMPLE

The show attracts millions of viewers every week.

CONTEXTUAL

The new documentary series gained thousands of viewers after it was featured on the front page of the streaming service.

COMPLEX

While the initial broadcast struggled to find an audience, the program eventually secured a loyal following of viewers through word-of-mouth recommendations on social media platforms.

Synonyms
Usage

Almost always used in the plural to refer to an audience; the singular 'viewer' can also refer to a device used for looking at images.

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