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 With the rise of agent readers and writers, this process no longer works at scale. — Han Wang, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 The classic books by women authors collection from Juniper Books can introduce her to generations of writers whose characters, ideas, and stories continue to inspire readers. — Ethan Stone october 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026 The De Los team is honoring the memories of members of the Latino community for Día de Muertos by collecting ofrendas from readers. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 Investigators reviewed footage from a Lakewood traffic camera and license plate reader cameras, as well as cell tower location data to find the suspect. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reader
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  1. compilation
  2. anthology
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  • Books in the latter space include two Rupi Kaur collections, and a compilation of ghost stories.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Candy Ass also put out the influential 1995 compilation Free to Fight, featuring crucial artists like Heavens to Betsy, Excuse 17, the Spinanes’ Rebecca Gates, and the Third Sex.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of compilation
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  • The anthology presents a unique opportunity to showcase talent still vastly underrepresented on screen and within the horror genre.
    — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • He will next be seen with Rachel Brosnahan on the second season of the Apple TV legal anthology series Presumed Innocent.
    — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of anthology

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