YouTuber

American  

[yoo-too-ber] / ˈjuˌtu bər /

noun

1. a person who publishes videos on the YouTube website, especially one with a substantial following.

   An initiative led by a YouTuber to plant 20 million trees has taken off across the world.

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Etymology

Origin of YouTuber

First recorded in 2005–10; YouTube ( def. ) + -er ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

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YouTuber

Now everyone from “Hacks” star Hannah Einbinder to activist Greta Thunberg to children’s YouTuber Ms. Rachel is voicing their support for Macklemore, and Sheeran has lost other supporting acts for the tour.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

Located in Mountain Center, Calif., the ranch appears to have undergone multiple upgrades during Paul’s ownership—with the description noting that the YouTuber is offering “most of the furnishings, ranch vehicles and equipment with the purchase.”

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026

The YouTuber with more than 150,000 followers has built a brand around paying full price for hotel rooms to guarantee honest reviews, standing out amid influencers accepting free trips in exchange for positive content.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

Canadian YouTuber Lauren Southern, for instance, was an early adopter of pick-me conservatism whose first video, posted when she was 19, was titled “Why I’m not a feminist.”

From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026

MrBeast is arguably the world's most successful YouTuber with half a billion subscribing to his mix of challenges, stunts and charity.

From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026