Listener

/ˈlɪsənər/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A person who listens, especially to a speaker or broadcast.
As a devoted listener of the podcast, she never missed an episode.
A participant in a conversation or dialogue who does not speak but listens.
During the meeting, he was an attentive listener, absorbing all the information shared.
A person who is receptive to advice or guidance.
He was a great listener, always providing feedback that helped her improve her skills.

Etymology

From Old English 'listner', based on 'list' (to listen).

Common Phrases and Expressions

active listener
A person who fully concentrates, understands, responds, and remembers what is being said.
good listener
Someone who listens attentively and empathetically.
ear to the ground
To be attentive and aware of what is happening or being said.

Related Words

listen
To give attention to sound.
listening
The active process of receiving and responding to spoken or nonverbal messages.
auditory
Related to the sense of hearing.

Slang Meanings

Tuned in
I'm tuned in to the latest gossip about the celebrity drama.
In the zone
During the discussion, he was really in the zone, just a perfect listener.