viewers

Everyday

1. Viewers are people who watch television, a video or a show. tree →
2. Viewers are also people who look at something, such as a painting or a view. tree →
3. A viewer can also be a device or program for looking at pictures or files. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, TV programmes and online videos talk about their viewers; numbers of viewers show how popular a show is. In media lessons, pupils learn that adverts try to persuade viewers. In maths, viewer numbers are used for bar charts and comparisons. Phrases: «TV viewers», «young viewers», «viewers at home».

Examples

• Millions of viewers watched the final. tree →
• The show warned viewers about flashing lights. tree →
• Young viewers loved the cartoon. tree →
• The painting makes viewers feel calm. tree →
• The channel had 4,000 viewers on Saturday and 2,500 on Sunday, so 6,500 in all. tree →
• Adverts are made to persuade viewers to buy things. tree →

Note

Plural of the countable noun «viewer». Similar words: audience (a group), spectators (at a live event like a match), onlookers. In maths, «how many viewers in all» means add.