armchair viewer

Frequency: 5.54.3 per million words

a person who watches sports or other events on television rather than attending them

viewerADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

armchair

Examples (10)

  • While fewer people are attending live sports events, armchair viewers are growing in number.
  • My dad is a typical armchair viewer; he never misses a game on TV.
  • For many, being an armchair viewer is more comfortable than being in the stadium.
  • The pandemic increased the ranks of armchair viewers globally.
  • She prefers to be an armchair viewer of extreme sports, safely at home.
  • He often argues with the referee from the comfort of his couch, a true armchair viewer.
  • The commentary is aimed at engaging both live attendees and armchair viewers.
  • As an armchair viewer, I get a better view of the replays.
  • He used to play football, but now he's content to be an armchair viewer.
  • The broadcasting company caters specifically to the needs of the armchair viewer.