26984 words

readers

10 definitions • 16 examples
1
someone who reads for pleasure, especially a person who reads a lot:

Examples:

great/voracious reader He's a great/voracious reader (= reads many books), and always has a book in his hand.
2
someone who reads a particular newspaper or magazine:

Examples:

We asked our readers to write in and give us their views.
3
a person whose job is to advise a publishing company if a particular book should be published
4
glasses that you wear to help you see things that are close to you, for example, when you are reading or sewing:

Examples:

You don't need a prescription to buy a pair of readers.
All our readers are available in lens strengths ranging from +1 to +3.5.
5
a book containing a simple story that is designed for children who are learning to read or people who are learning a language:

Examples:

There are readers at five different levels, from beginner to upper intermediate.
6
a device that helps you to read very small writing, or a machine that can recognize printed material:

Examples:

a microfilm/microfiche reader
7
a teacher, at British universities, just under the rank of professor:

Examples:

reader in Alan is a Reader in History at Dublin University.
8
a person who reads:

Examples:

Both of my parents were great readers (= they read a lot).
The local newspaper welcomes comments from its readers.
9
a person who reads, especially someone who reads a particular newspaper, magazine, etc.:

Examples:

a magazine with over 10,000 readers
Welcome to all the readers of this blog!
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