noun
listener
LIH-suh-nuh
noun
1
A person who listens, especially to a broadcast, speech, or another person talking.
"Radio listeners called in with questions for the guest."
"She's a great listener, which makes her easy to talk to."
2
(computing) Code that waits for a specific event and reacts when it happens.
"The button has a click listener that triggers the pop-up."
How to Use Listener
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone (or something, in programming) that listens.
Common pairings
good listener
radio listener
event listener
Word Forms
listeners plural
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Rhymes for listener
wiener
opener
keener
widener
Wegener
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gardener
softener
sharpener
sweetener
freshener
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