listener

American  

[lis-uh-ner] / ˈlɪs ə nər /

noun

1. someone who gives attention with the ear, especially for the purpose of hearing specific sounds, speech, instructions, etc..

   At story time, you may choose to be a reader or a listener.

2. someone who listens to a radio broadcast or to a specific radio program.

   They attract teenage listeners with pop songs about first love.

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Etymology

Origin of listener

First recorded in 1600–20; listen ( def. ) + -er ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Because it was a waltz, listeners could dance to the tune, lending to its popularity.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many of Macalla's tracks feature traditional Irish melodies that listeners will recognise, though the group have presented them in a new musical context.

From BBC

His father was a good listener: he did not interrupt, and he believed what he heard.

From Literature

This feature earned newcomer Toliver comparisons to the early sounds of T Pain or Akon and an audience of listeners, curious to hear what else he could sing.

From Los Angeles Times

There was also criticism: some listeners and critics have argued that many of his songs started to sound alike, with his trademark husky, introspective delivery creating a sense of sameness across different films and genres.

From BBC

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