reader

noun

ˈrē-dər How to pronounce reader (audio)
Definition of readernext
as in compilation
a collection of writings I picked up a book entitled "An Emerson Reader" because it contained one or two of his essays I hadn't read before

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Recent Examples of reader Screenplay by Diana Reid based on the 1811 novel, the latest nod to the author whose social satire continues to allure readers and viewers over generations. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026 By definition, paraphrasing should be more than merely using synonyms to replace existing words, since doing so may not help with reader comprehension. — Ethan Stone, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 With the default settings, moderate use, and minimal backlight, the reader can probably last for several weeks. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026 Apply here to receive a free annual Membership, made possible by another reader. — Sara Herschander, Vox, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reader
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  1. compilation
  2. anthology
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  • Check out our compilation of the bright spots and some questionable things about each book.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • This isn’t an epic work but a compilation of comic sketches tied together with heavy thematic string.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
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  • The Babysitter not only marks the fourth film in an ongoing partnership between the streamer and the prolific children’s horror author, but also the first not based on a short from Stine’s Nightmare Hour or Haunting Hour anthologies.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The show is structured as a horror story anthology for adult puppetry fans, featuring an array of gothic costumes, different puppetry styles and lots of music played by a band of Dreadfuls risen out of the graveyard.
    — Benjamin Carr, AJC.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of anthology

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