Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

listener

noun
/ˈlɪs.ən.ər/
Definition
A person who listens, particularly to someone speaking or performing.
Examples
  • The audience was a great listener during the lecture.
  • As a good friend, she is always a patient listener.
  • The radio show attracts a large number of listeners every week.
Meaning
A listener is someone who pays attention to sounds or voices, actively engaging in understanding the content being communicated.
Synonyms
  • auditor
  • attentive person
  • hearer