YouTuber

American  

[yoo-too-ber] / ˈjuˌtu bər /

noun

1. a person who publishes videos on the YouTube website, especially one with a substantial following.

   An initiative led by a YouTuber to plant 20 million trees has taken off across the world.

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Etymology

Origin of YouTuber

First recorded in 2005–10; YouTube ( def. ) + -er ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Vladimir Kucherenko, a Russian nationalist YouTuber who uses the pseudonym Maxim Kalashnikov, wrote on social media Thursday that Moscow police had summoned him for questioning after he posted a video of the initial refinery attack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

Then in March this year, a YouTuber who goes by the name Reckless Ben got involved - thrusting this local drama into the spotlight.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

The passengers on the same helicopter as Tree included a Brazilian music producer, Argentine video director and Argentine YouTuber Gaspar Prim, known online as Gaspi.

From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026

Kalshi has put out press releases when it catches insider traders, like it did with a case involving a video editor working for YouTuber MrBeast.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The low-budget horror flick, directed by YouTuber Kane Parsons, hit $100 million on Wednesday after just six days in theaters — a rare feat for any arthouse film.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026