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

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

Vladimir Kucherenko, a Russian nationalist YouTuber who uses the pseudonym Maxim Kalashnikov, wrote on social media Thursday that Moscow police had summoned him for questioning after he posted a video of the initial refinery attack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

Kalshi has put out press releases when it catches insider traders, like it did with a case involving a video editor working for YouTuber MrBeast.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The low-budget horror flick, directed by YouTuber Kane Parsons, hit $100 million on Wednesday after just six days in theaters — a rare feat for any arthouse film.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

For the campaign, private television channel TF1 has already launched a series of political interviews coproduced with YouTuber Gaspard G, whose first episode, featuring Melenchon, aired in early April.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026