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
Recent Examples on the Web
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And this presumption about debate comes from a reviewer who hasn’t played golf in decades, but who finds the sport and its majors more than interesting. John Tamny, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025 As far as slacks go, there are a ton of affordable options, including these Grace Karin paper bag pants and this Allegra K suspender jumpsuit that is super similar to what one Amazon reviewer wore with the top. Clint Davis, People.com, 2 June 2025 Filled with a combination of foam and microfiber stored in a washable cover, over 46,000 Amazon reviewers have given this pillow five stars. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2025 The identities of authors and reviewers are masked to ensure that the evidence and reasoning meet the profession’s highest standards. James T. Kloppenberg, Time, 28 May 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 10 Jun. 2025.

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