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listener

[lis-uh-ner] / ˈlɪs ə nər /
NOUN
hearer
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NOUN
one who hears
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One listener asked the hosts what piece of music they wanted to hear last before they died.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

So for me personally as a listener, it’s about that effort, rather than getting the perfect pronunciation.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

He said he and other board members have found the new mayor to be a good listener in meetings, but he acknowledged that there is a disconnect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

At least then the listener gets to use their own imagination.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

The average listener tuned in five hours a day.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow