reader

Definition

  • noun: a person who reads a book, magazine, newspaper, etc.
  • noun: one that 'reads'
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: peruser, elocutionist, lector

Examples

  • “I think we should eat out tonight.” “You must be a 'mind reader': that's just what I was thinking myself!”

  • He's not much of a 'reader'. [=he doesn't enjoy reading books, magazines, etc.]

  • How was I supposed to know what you were thinking? I'm no 'mind reader'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) how long before it goes off? A couple of seconds to let the chemicals to mix. Now, remember, when you enter the building, you'll see a door with a card reader. You will take the sergeant's keycard and buzz open the door. It's the only way to bypass the metal detector. All right, okay. (..)
    2011 TvShow: Dexter Title: Talk to the Hand Season: 6 Episode 11