listener
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.”
How to use listener
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone (or something, in programming) that listens.
Word forms
listeners plural
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Radio _____ called in with questions for the guest.
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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.