Meaning & Definition of word "Subscriber"

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    Subscriber

    səbˈskraɪbər

    noun:

    • 1. A person or organization that pays to receive a service, such as a magazine, newspaper, or online content.
      • Example: As a subscriber to the health magazine, she receives a new issue every month.
    • 2. A person or organization that has signed up to receive updates or services from a provider, particularly in digital contexts.
      • Example: The streaming service announced that they reached over a million subscribers last year.
    • 3. A person who has joined a mailing list or service to receive information or promotional material.
      • Example: The restaurant sent special offers to every subscriber on their email list.
    • 4. In the context of telecommunications, a person who has an account with a service provider to use their network.
      • Example: As a long-time subscriber of the mobile carrier, he enjoys various loyalty benefits.
    • 5. A member of a group or organization that contributes financially or otherwise supports its activities.
      • Example: Each subscriber to the nonprofit's newsletter plays a crucial role in funding community projects.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'subscribere', meaning to write underneath.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    email subscriber:

    A person who has signed up to receive emails from a company or organization.

    YouTube subscriber:

    A user who follows a channel to receive updates on new video uploads.

    magazine subscriber:

    A person who pays for a published magazine to receive it regularly.

    Related Words

    subscription:

    The act of signing up for a service or publication.

    subscript:

    A character or symbol written below the line.

    subcommittee:

    A smaller group formed from a larger committee.

    Slang Meanings of subscriber

    Meaning: sub

    Example Sentence: I'm a sub to his channel for exclusive content.

    Meaning: follower

    Example Sentence: Every follower is basically a subscriber to the channel.