listener
A person who is listening and paying attention to what is being said or heard.
A person who hears and pays attention to someone speaking, to music, or to other sounds.
A person who listens to a radio show, podcast, or other audio program as part of its audience.
A person who listens to a radio show, podcast, stream, or other broadcast or recorded audio program.
- Base: listener
- Plural: listeners
a good listener
1person who listens patiently and kindly
Someone who listens carefully, does not interrupt, and tries to understand other people's feelings and ideas.
- He is a good listener, so people feel comfortable telling him their problems.
- To be a good manager, you must be a good listener.
- She is not only smart but also a very good listener.
active listener
1person who listens and responds actively
Someone who listens very carefully and shows they understand by asking questions, repeating key ideas, and giving helpful feedback.
- In this workshop, you will learn how to be an active listener.
- Counselors must be active listeners to help their clients effectively.
- Being an active listener can improve your relationships at work and at home.
dear listener
1way a host addresses listeners
Words a radio or podcast host uses to speak directly to the person who is listening.
- And now, dear listener, we come to the end of today's show.
- Thank you, dear listener, for staying with us until the very end.
podcast listener
1person who listens to podcasts
A person who listens to one or more podcasts.
- Most podcast listeners are under forty years old.
- As podcast listeners grow, more companies want to advertise on shows.
radio listener
1person who listens to radio
A person who listens to programs on the radio.
- The station has many loyal radio listeners.
- Radio listeners called in to request their favorite songs.