Viewer

/ˈvjuːər/ noun

Definition

A viewer is a person who watches something, especially television, movies, or online videos.

Etymology

From the verb “view,” which comes from Old French “veoir” or “voir,” meaning “to see,” and from Latin “vidēre,” also meaning “to see.” The suffix “-er” turns the action of viewing into the person doing it.

Kelly Says

Every time you watch a video, you’re not just a user—you’re a viewer in a giant invisible audience. Broadcasters and platforms actually measure the power of a show by counting you as one of its viewers.

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