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noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

listener

LIH-suh-nuh

Listener (noun) means a person who listens, especially to a broadcast, speech, or another person talking. Example: “Radio listeners called in with questions for the guest.”

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 notes

In plain EnglishSomeone (or something, in programming) that listens.

Common pairings
good listener radio listener event listener

Word forms

listeners plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “listener” mean?

The word “listener” means a person who listens, especially to a broadcast, speech, or another person talking. In plain terms, someone (or something, in programming) that listens.

How do you pronounce “listener”?

“Listener” is pronounced LIH-suh-nuh (/ˈlɪs(ə)nɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “listener” in a sentence?

Here is “listener” used in a sentence: “Radio listeners called in with questions for the guest.”

What part of speech is “listener”?

“Listener” is a noun.

Is “listener” a common word?

“Listener” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

How many meanings does “listener” have?

“Listener” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who listens, especially to a broadcast, speech, or another person talking.

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