reader

//ˈriːdər//
A2Frequency Level 5Neutral
Visual representation of reader

Noun

readerSingular
readersPlural
1

A person who reads, especially one who reads regularly or habitually

She is an avid reader and visits the library every week.

2

A book containing texts for learning to read or for practice in reading

The children used a simple reader to practice their English.

3

A device or piece of software that reads or interprets data

I need a card reader to transfer photos from my camera.

4

A person who reads and evaluates manuscripts for a publisher

She works as a reader for a major publishing house.

5

A university lecturer of the highest grade below professor, especially in British universities

She was appointed as a reader in history at Oxford University.