interviewer

American  

[in-ter-vyoo-er] / ˈɪn tərˌvyu ər /

noun

1. a person who interviews.

2. a peephole in an entrance door.

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Etymology

Origin of interviewer

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

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How does interviewer compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• interviewer vs. interviewee

Example Sentences

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

Crown Prince Haakon tells the interviewer that he remembers Mette-Marit's call well and how it made his wife feel "unsafe".

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

“I think having been socialized like so many other women, that we’re supposed to support men, I said: ‘Oh, it’s okay Cesar,’” she told the interviewer.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 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

“Because they can see a way forward for themselves, they didn’t lose hope,” the interviewer said.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau

Related Words

• interrogator
• reporter