viewer
One who observes
A viewer is someone who watches something, particularly television or visual media.
The word emphasizes the act of looking rather than listening, which is why we speak of television viewers but radio listeners.
Viewer also denotes a device or application used for viewing images or documents: The PDF viewer wouldn't open the file.
In specialized contexts, a viewer may be a small optical device for examining slides or transparencies.
One who observes
- witnessOne who attests
- onlookerPerson who observes
- bystanderOne who observes nearby
- eyewitnessOne who saw events
beholder · gazer · looker · perceiver · surveyor · scout · lookout · monitor
Screen for broadcast shows
- screenDisplay or barrier
- broadcastTransmitted media signal
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
- cableHeavy-duty woven line
network · channel · remote · binge-watch · couch · ratings · primetime · sitcom
Gathered viewers collectively
- theaterVenue for live drama
- stadiumLarge venue for spectators
- arenaVenue for contests
- screeningEvaluative selection process
gallery · concert · opera · ballet · premiere · festival · exhibition · performance
One who operates something
- clicksBrief sharp sounds
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- analyticsSystematic examination of datasets
- impressionsEffects on the mind
traffic · visits · subscriber · follower · content · algorithm · feed · platform
watcher
One who observes
eyewitness · beholder · gazer · looker · perceiver · surveyor · scout · lookout · monitor · surveillance
TV
Screen for broadcast shows
cable · network · channel · remote · binge-watch · couch · ratings · primetime · sitcom · commercial
audience
Gathered viewers collectively
screening · gallery · concert · opera · ballet · premiere · festival · exhibition · performance · seat
user
One who operates something
- clicksBrief sharp sounds
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- analyticsSystematic examination of datasets
impressions · traffic · visits · subscriber · follower · content · algorithm · feed · platform · online
commentator
Broadcast analyst or narrator
- analystOne who examines systematically
- punditProfessional opinion-giver
- opinionSubjective personal belief
critique · feedback · assessment · reaction · interpretation · rating · thumbs-up · pan · rave · reception
- culture participantsartist, musician, dancer, performer, actor
- observersobserver, watcher, onlooker, spectator, bystander
- spectatorswatcher, onlooker, observer, audience, bystander
- access levelsadmin, administrator, user, guest, restricted
- media fanscinephile, movie buff, superfan, casual fan, documentary fan
- bystandersbystander, onlooker, observer, spectator, watcher
viewerparticipant
One who takes part
contestant · player · partaker · actor · performer
- point of viewOne's particular outlook
- rear-view mirrorWindshield-mounted backward reflector
- bird's eye viewElevated vantage point
- in full viewEntirely observable, unhidden
- in plain viewFully visible, unconcealed
- bird's-eye viewView from high above
view, review, interview, views, viewing, reviewer, overview, viewed, viewers