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 To lots of reviewers and early adopters, that sounds like a recipe for a personal echo chamber or a flattery machine. Mike Allen, Axios, 22 Sep. 2024 Squared-off shoulders complete the look, and five-star reviewers like this one attest that the material, size, and quality were fantastic considering the lower price point. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2024 The Crocs Happy Meal is currently at participating McDonald's and come with eight collectable keychain Crocs along with a sticker sheet and Crocs branding on the Happy Meal packaging, per food reviewer and influencer snackolator on Instagram. Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 21 Sep. 2024 Mark Hughes is a film reviewer and box office pundit covering Hollywood and filmmaking. Mark Hughes, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reviewer 

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Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 Oct. 2024.

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