Meaning of the word reader in English

What does reader mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

reader

US /ˈriː.dɚ/

UK /ˈriː.dɚ/

a person who reads or who is fond of reading

Example:

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She is an avid reader of historical novels.

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The author thanked his loyal readers for their support.

Synonym:

bookworm bibliophile

a device that reads data from a storage medium

Example:

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The library has a new barcode reader.

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My computer has a built-in card reader.

Synonym:

scanner decoder

a book containing a selection of texts for reading practice or instruction

Example:

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The English class uses a new reader this semester.

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This reader is designed for beginners.

Synonym:

textbook anthology primer

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