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YouTuber

American

[yoo-too-ber] / ˈyuˌtu bər /

noun

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.

Etymology

Origin of YouTuber

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

Example Sentences

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YouTuber Logan Paul’s rare Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card sold for $16.5 million, setting a new record for the auction price of a trading card.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

YouTuber Cleo Abram has nearly 8 million subscribers, billing herself as “a video journalist making optimistic tech explainers.”

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026

"Is this cannibalism?" laughed YouTuber Annamarie Forcino in a review posted this week, titled "Fruit Love Island is pure AI slop".

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Now, the biggest YouTuber in the world has tied his name to Evolve Bank.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

His guest for week 30 is YouTuber Angry Ginge, who supports Manchester United.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

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