reviewer

noun

re·​view·​er ri-ˈvyü-ər How to pronounce reviewer (audio)
: one that reviews
especially : a writer of critical reviews

Examples of reviewer in a Sentence

many reviewers were unhappy with the movie's cryptic ending
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The movie has drawn strong marks from reviewers and moviegoers alike, along with an A- CinemaScore. Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 12 Apr. 2025 What our reviewers say: These shoes are super bouncy and light. Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 11 Apr. 2025 These are the nonfiction titles our reviewers liked best this month. Monitor Contributors, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2025 Amazon reviewers say Crz Yoga’s under-$40 bottoms are the ultimate vacation pants. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reviewer

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reviewer was in 1642

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“Reviewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reviewer. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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