reviewer

[ri-vyoo-er]

noun

1. a person who reviews.

2. a person who reviews books, plays, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of reviewer¹

First recorded in 1605–15; review + -er ¹

Example Sentences

One early reviewer has compared “Shadow Ticket’s” shaggy charm to cold pizza, and readers will know what he means.

From Los Angeles Times

That “sometimes means starting over with new reviewers — something we’ve faced more than once.”

From Salon

More than 100 one-star reviews were left on her business’ Yelp page this week, with reviewers lambasting her remarks at the gala.

From Los Angeles Times

But the UK's independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, the barrister Jonathan Hall KC, has said that Musk's words would not have broken the law.

From BBC

The independent reviewer of terrorism legislation Jonathan Hall KC has been appointed to investigate the alleged attack and make recommendations to improve safety for frontline officers.

From BBC

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