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US/ˈlɪs.ən.ər/
UK/ˈlɪs.ən.ə/
a person who listens, especially to the radio or to someone who is talking
In context
She's a great listener, so everyone tells her their problems.
The radio show has more than a million listeners every morning.
Podcast hosts often answer questions sent in by their listeners.
Words that go with listener
adjective + noun
- good listenerA good listener doesn't interrupt or check their phone.
- active listenerBeing an active listener means asking questions and showing interest.
- attentive listenerChildren need an attentive listener when they talk about their day.
- regular listenerI've been a regular listener of this show for ten years.
- sympathetic listenerWhen I was going through a hard time, my sister was a sympathetic listener.
noun + noun
- radio listenersRadio listeners called in to share their opinions.