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reviewer

American  
[ri-vyoo-er] / rɪˈvyu ər /

noun

  1. a person who reviews.

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


Etymology

Origin of reviewer

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

Example Sentences

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One reviewer argues the film leans harder into "volume and venom", sacrificing narrative depth for chest-thumping spectacle.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

One anonymous peer reviewer on the manuscript had a generally positive review, but asked: How strong is this case, historically?

From Slate • Mar. 2, 2026

The state reviewer wrote back once to acknowledge receipt of further complaints he would add to the case file.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Still, it’s probably best to avoid anything weird or embarrassing since a human reviewer eventually will see it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

“If a monkey has become a man—what may not a man become?” the reviewer asked.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman