listener

American  

[lis-uh-ner] / ˈlɪs ə nər /

noun

1. someone who gives attention with the ear, especially for the purpose of hearing specific sounds, speech, instructions, etc..

   At story time, you may choose to be a reader or a listener.

2. someone who listens to a radio broadcast or to a specific radio program.

   They attract teenage listeners with pop songs about first love.

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Etymology

Origin of listener

First recorded in 1600–20; listen ( def. ) + -er ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

The rest of the band joins in as Ayewa calls for the listener to look up to a world above war, bitterness, and division.

From Los Angeles Times

Having started his radio career in the mid-80s with stations including Radio 1, Virgin Radio and Century Radio, he is clearly a familiar voice for Radio 2's listeners.

From BBC

Mills moved to Radio 2 to take over the weekday afternoon slot from Steve Wright in 2022, marking the end of an era for many listeners.

From BBC

"We wanted to create something which would make the listener feel like they were talking to Billy," said Jane Rowlands, head of Glasgow Museums and Collections at Glasgow Life.

From BBC

Jamming of foreign broadcasts was pioneered by Nazi Germany during World War Two, using noise or signals from more powerful transmitters located closer to the listeners.

From BBC

Related Words

• audience