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Definition of peruser

peruser

/pəˈruː.zɚ/
pe · ru · ser
Plural:perusers
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peruser Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who reads, examines, or studies something, especially in a thorough or careful manner.

Example

"As an avid peruser of historical archives, she uncovered several forgotten letters from the nineteenth century."

2

A person who looks through or browses something casually or at leisure.

Example

"The weekend bookshop was filled with casual perusers flipping through art monographs and travel guides."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Because the verb 'peruse' can mean both to read thoroughly and, more informally, to browse casually, 'peruser' may refer to either a careful reader or a casual browser depending on context.

• Rhymes for peruser

• Nearby Words

peru
perusal
peruse
peruser
peruvian
peruvian daffodil
peruvian lily

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Peruser. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/peruser
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