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interviewer

American  
[in-ter-vyoo-er] / ˈɪn tərˌvyu ər /

noun

  1. a person who interviews.

  2. a peephole in an entrance door.


Etymology

Origin of interviewer

First recorded in 1865–70; interview + -er 1

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In 1993, Jackson told Rolling Stone interviewer David Ritz that “Nasty” and “What Have You Done for Me Lately” were born out of a sense of self-defense.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

"They arrested 12 people; 10 were released; one was held for 24 hours," one character tells the interviewer.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Maggie Smith would be my dream red-carpet interviewer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

That means she recently crossed into her 50s, although when CBS’ Miller asked the glamorous Muppet to confirm that, she creatively maneuvered her interviewer into agreeing that both are 25.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Anthony came up with a more complete answer for a later interviewer.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling