Reader Definition & Meaning

reader
noun
  1. a person who enjoys reading
  2. someone who contracts to receive and pay for a service or a certain number of issues of a publication
  3. a person who can read; a literate person
  4. someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication
  5. someone who reads proof in order to find errors and mark corrections
  6. someone who reads the lessons in a church service; someone ordained in a minor order of the Roman Catholic Church
  7. a public lecturer at certain universities
  8. one of a series of texts for students learning to read

"Reader" in song lyrics

See how reader is used in real songs:

  • "Holy Qu'ran and bible reader"
    9th Prince f/ Akir, AR.Change.L — Top Secret
  • "I twitch easy reader"
    Aesop Rock f/ El-P — We're Famous
  • "Watch the leader, publish thought like mind reader"
    Analog Brothers — Double Back

Usage tips for "reader"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "reader" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for reader to find words that pair well.

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