reader
9 synonyms for reader, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who reads, especially someone who reads a particular publication or type of book.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use reader
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
avid reader
card reader
e-reader
Etymology
From Old English rēdere ("a reader, a diviner"), formed from "read" plus the agent suffix "-er."
Full origin of reader →Frequently asked questions
What does “reader” mean?
The word “reader” means a person who reads, especially someone who reads a particular publication or type of book. In plain terms, someone who reads, or a device that scans or displays text.
How do you pronounce “reader”?
“Reader” is pronounced REE-duh (/ˈɹidɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “reader” in a sentence?
Here is “reader” used in a sentence: “The magazine has over a million readers.”
What part of speech is “reader”?
“Reader” is a noun.
Where does the word “reader” come from?
The word “reader” comes from Old English. From Old English rēdere ("a reader, a diviner"), formed from "read" plus the agent suffix "-er.".
Is “reader” a common word?
“Reader” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “reader” have?
“Reader” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who reads, especially someone who reads a particular publication or type of book.
What is the difference between a reader and an audience?
A reader is one person who reads a text, while an audience is the collective group of people who read, watch, or listen to something. A publication can have many readers who together form its audience or readership.
What is the difference between a reader and a subscriber?
A reader is anyone who reads a publication, whereas a subscriber has specifically signed up to receive it regularly. All subscribers are readers, but not all readers are subscribers.
What is a reader as a device?
Besides a person, a reader can be a device or piece of software that scans or displays information, such as a card reader, barcode reader, or e-reader. In this sense the word names a tool rather than a person.
