Definition

A person who reads, especially someone who enjoys reading books or other written material.

Example

She is an avid reader who finishes several books each month.

Conversation

Have you seen the new book that every reader is talking about?

Yeah, I heard it’s really good!

I think I might pick it up; I want to be a better reader this year.

That's a great goal! Let me know what you think after you read it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reader → It is formed from "read" (from Old English *rǣdan*, meaning to interpret or to advise) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A reader is a person who interprets written text.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'interprets' ('read') written words — that's what a reader does.

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