subscriber

American  

[suhb-skrahy-ber] / səbˈskraɪ bər /

noun

1. a person, company, etc., that subscribes, as to a publication or concert series.

2. a homeowner, apartment dweller, business, etc., that pays a monthly charge to be connected to a television cable service.

3. a person who promises to donate a sum of money, purchase stock, etc.

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Other Word Forms

• nonsubscriber noun
• presubscriber noun

Etymology

Origin of subscriber

First recorded in 1590–1600; subscribe + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Both Paige and James - who isn't currently a Lime subscriber either - say e-scooters are quicker than buses for their commutes.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The company said it has forecast subscriber revenue growth of 21% on a Generally Accepted Accounting Principles basis and 19% on a non-GAAP basis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“As the streaming market matures, the emphasis is no longer on pure subscriber growth but on extracting greater value from existing audiences,” said Lauren Liversedge, a senior analyst at Ampere Analysis.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Ellison said the focal point of the deal was the combination of the two companies’ streaming services, which would create a combined global subscriber base of close to 210 million.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

Your YouTube subscriber count is at three hundred and sixteen, and growing.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

Related Words

• donor