Viewer

/ˈvjuːər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who watches or observes something, especially a TV program, movie, or video.

The new documentary attracted a large viewer base.

A device or instrument used to view something, such as a camera viewer.

She adjusted the viewer to get a clearer picture of the landscape.

A person who is part of an audience or group of onlookers.

As a viewer of the art exhibit, he appreciated the diverse styles of the artists.

Middle English, from view + -er

captive viewer

A person who is highly engaged or mesmerized by what they are watching.

viewer discretion advised

A warning to viewers to be cautious about the content they are about to see.

target viewer

The specific audience demographic that a show or advertisement is meant to reach.

watch

To look at or observe attentively.

observe

To watch carefully, often for a specific purpose.

screen

A surface on which images or data is displayed.

Binge-watcher

She's such a binge-watcher; she finished the entire series in a weekend.

Couch potato

After being a couch potato all weekend, he felt guilty for not being more active.