readers
word · lemma: reader
/ˈɹidɝz/
REE-durz
/ɹˈiːdəz/
REE-duhz
Definition
People who read, especially books, magazines, or articles. It can also refer to a type of book or device designed to help people read.
Usage & Nuances
Usually plural, referring to a group. Common collocations: 'avid readers,' 'young readers.' Can also mean electronic devices, like 'e-book readers.' Not the same as 'audience' (listeners/viewers).
Spanish: lectoresPortuguese (BR): leitoresPortuguese (PT): leitoresChinese (Simplified): 读者Chinese (Traditional): 讀者Hindi: पाठकArabic: القراءBengali: পাঠকরাRussian: читателиJapanese: 読者Vietnamese: độc giảKorean: 독자들Turkish: okuyucularUrdu: قاریIndonesian: pembaca
Example Sentences
Many readers enjoyed the new book.
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The magazine has thousands of readers every month.
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Some readers prefer e-books to paper books.
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Our blog loves hearing feedback from loyal readers.
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Most readers find mysteries exciting and hard to put down.
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Readers sometimes share their own stories in the comments section.
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