listener
noun
someone who gives attention with the ear, especially for the purpose of hearing specific sounds, speech, instructions, etc..
listeners
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pluralof listener.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Each year, the Grammy-winning singer curates itineraries for different locations across the globe for her listeners to follow.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
“We had no idea where we were getting it from,” she said of the new listeners.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
In 1941 Der Chef began delivering a salacious mix of gossip and foulmouthed fake news to German listeners over shortwave radio.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
The messages claimed the "news media" had "confirmed" the death, and were followed by the national anthem and 16 minutes of silence on DAB+, while AM listeners heard back-up music.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Instead of trying to improve their listeners, musicians started pampering them.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
