subscriber
Americannoun
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subscribers
plural
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a person, company, etc., that subscribes, as to a publication or concert series.
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a homeowner, apartment dweller, business, etc., that pays a monthly charge to be connected to a television cable service.
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a person who promises to donate a sum of money, purchase stock, etc.
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Etymology
Origin of subscriber
Explanation
A subscriber is someone who supports a cause, philosophy, or an actual service, often through paying money. For example, a subscriber to a streaming service may pay a monthly fee to watch the provider's television shows and movies. The word subscriber comes from the Latin roots sub, meaning "under," and scrib, meaning "write." So subscribers can be thought of as those who sign their names at the bottom of a contract — either literally or figuratively. Magazine subscribers literally sign a contract to pay a monthly fee to get the latest issues delivered to them. But subscribers may also just be people who strongly agree with or adopt a philosophy or lifestyle, figuratively "signing on."
Example Sentences
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Harned noted that Starlink’s broadband subscriber base is expected to double in 2026, extending its streak to five years.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
That would mean existing subscriber revenue continues to shrink year-over-year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
And the more new conditions a subscriber experienced, the likelier they were to switch to traditional Medicare, the study found.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
Ullom has a few silly sketches on YouTube, and even scored a partial investment from a subscriber, but he hasn’t posted on the platform in more than five years.
From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2026
For roughly $100 a year he became a subscriber to 10-K Wizard.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
While existing subscribers to both might enjoy short-term savings, analysts expect overall prices to rise as the combined giant seeks profitability.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
The briefing is delivered to subscribers by email each workday morning at 6:30 a.m.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Dots will only be available to paid subscribers and are not yet available to individual users in the European Union, Switzerland and the United Kingdom due to regulations, though OpenAI hopes to resolve those issues.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
The companies argued that the threat carries real weight, calling Miramax “a prized asset” whose library will help attract streaming subscribers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
There were vuvv subscribers, some live, some watching stuff cached, and even some of the kids at school tuned in.
From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson
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