Meaning & Definition of word "Reader"

Reader

/ˈriːdər/

noun:

  • 1. A person who reads or who is reading.
    • Example: She is an avid reader who finishes several books each month.
  • 2. A device or program that displays or interprets data from a source or file.
    • Example: He used a PDF reader to open the document on his tablet.
  • 3. A person employed to read, especially to a group of people or to a specific audience.
    • Example: The reader at the event captivated the audience with dramatic storytelling.
  • 4. A collection of texts used for teaching reading.
    • Example: The teacher used a children's reader to help her students develop their reading skills.

Etymology

From Middle English 'reden', from Old English 'rǣdan', meaning 'to interpret, advise'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

heavy reader:

A person who reads a lot.

power reader:

An individual who can read quickly and comprehensively.

bedtime reader:

Someone who reads before going to sleep.

Related Words

read:

To look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed matter.

reading:

The action or skill of reading written or printed matter.

ebook:

A book publication in digital form, readable on a computer or handheld device.

Slang Meanings of reader

Meaning: bookworm

Example Sentence: He's such a bookworm; he spends all his time in the library.

Meaning: page turner

Example Sentence: That novel was a real page turner; I couldn't put it down.