YouTuber

American

[yoo-too-ber] / ˈjuˌtu bər /

noun

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.

Etymology

Origin of YouTuber

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

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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

American Fork police actions against YouTuber Benjamin Schneider, including an Airbnb raid at gunpoint, sparked local controversy and protests.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

Poignant for Grandad because he's an Evertonian, impressive for the little one because his favourite YouTuber - Chuffsters - pulled a 99-ranked Pele icon card.

From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026

CNN Brazil reported Argentinian YouTuber Gaspar Prim, also known as Gaspi, was among those killed in the crash.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026

The passengers on the same helicopter as Tree included a Brazilian music producer, Argentine video director and Argentine YouTuber Gaspar Prim, known online as Gaspi.

From Barron's ● Jun. 14, 2026

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