previewer

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈpriːvjuːər/

KK: /ˈpriːvjuːər/

noun

Definition

A person who watches a film or TV show before it is officially released to give feedback or reviews.

Example

The previewer shared their thoughts on the new movie before it hit theaters.

Conversation

Did you hear about the previewer event for the new movie?

Yeah, I heard it's going to be a lot of fun!

I can't wait to see what the previewer thinks about it.

Same here! It will be interesting to hear their insights.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

viewer

attendee

spectator

Antonyms

critic

detractor

opponent

Root Explanation

Previewer → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "view" (from Old French *veue*, meaning sight or seeing) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A previewer is a person who sees or views something before it is officially presented or released.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who looks at something 'before' ('pre-') it is shown to others — that's what a previewer does.

Visually Confused Words

reviewer