interviewer

American

[in-ter-vyoo-er] / ˈɪn tərˌvyu ər /

noun

a person who interviews.
a peephole in an entrance door.

Etymology

Origin of interviewer

First recorded in 1865–70; interview + -er ¹

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Example Sentences

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"They arrested 12 people; 10 were released; one was held for 24 hours," one character tells the interviewer.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Her husband told the interviewer that after more than 25 years of marriage, they continued to stand together.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

“She’s clinging because at this point she’s already hurt, right?” the interviewer asked.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

That means she recently crossed into her 50s, although when CBS’ Miller asked the glamorous Muppet to confirm that, she creatively maneuvered her interviewer into agreeing that both are 25.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Several months before Barack was elected, I’d told a magazine interviewer that my primary focus in the White House would be to continue my role as “mom in chief” in our family.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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