Beholder

/bɪˈhoʊldər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who sees or observes something.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, suggesting that perceptions of beauty vary from person to person.

One who holds or possesses something.

As a beholder of the ancient manuscripts, she felt a great responsibility to preserve their history.

A witness or observer of something.

The adoring beholders watched in awe as the artist painted his masterpiece.

Middle English; from the verb 'behold' meaning 'to see or observe'.

the eye of the beholder

The idea that different people have different views on what is beautiful or valuable.

behold

To see or observe.

observer

A person who observes something.

spectator

A person who watches an event.

Someone who is overly critical of beauty or appearances.

Don't be such a beholder; just enjoy the moment.