viewers

word · lemma: viewer

/ˈvjuɝz/
VYOORZ
/vjˈuːəz/
VYOO-uhz

Definition

People who watch something, especially television, videos, or live events.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used for TV, streamers, YouTube, or live audiences. 'Viewers' is plural and only refers to people watching (not listeners or readers). Formal or neutral; 'audience' can mean both listeners and viewers depending on context.

Example Sentences

The show had many viewers last night.

basic

There were five million viewers watching the football match.

basic

The news channel wants to attract more viewers.

basic

Many viewers shared their opinions online after the movie.

natural

As the live stream went on, the number of viewers kept increasing.

natural

That show lost a lot of viewers after the new host took over.

natural