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

All of this is helping chess shake its image as an "old man's game", says woman international master Fiona Steil-Antoni, who works as a commentator and interviewer at international tournaments.

From BBC

“She’s clinging because at this point she’s already hurt, right?” the interviewer asked.

From Los Angeles Times

Magazine, and he is a regular host and interviewer at the Journal's events and conferences.

From The Wall Street Journal

Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran dialed back his calls for how deeply the Fed should cut rates this year, telling an interviewer that recent data have reflected a stronger economy than he had expected.

From The Wall Street Journal

For starters, speak naturally, as if you are talking to a human interviewer, even if you aren’t.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• interrogator
• reporter