Word parts read + -er Pronunciation (US) IPA (key): /ˈridɚ/ (UK) IPA (key): /ˈriːdə/ Audio (US)(file) Noun Singular reader Plural readers Reader is on the Academic Vocabulary List. (countable) A reader is somebody or something that reads. I would describe myself as a reader because I'm always reading books. We got a new card reader for the door.Wikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.Remove ads