YouTuber

American

[yoo-too-ber] / ˈyuˌtu bər /

noun

a person who publishes videos on the YouTube website, especially one with a substantial following.

An initiative led by a YouTuber to plant 20 million trees has taken off across the world.

Etymology

Origin of YouTuber

First recorded in 2005–10; YouTube ( def. ) + -er ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

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A recent focus has been the trading card scene, which has received increased attention thanks to YouTuber and wrestler Logan Paul.

From BBC

She began to consider it more seriously after a relative told her that her teaching style was similar to the uber-popular kids’ YouTuber Ms. Rachel.

From Los Angeles Times

Soul, at the time, like many 8-year-olds, had also become obsessed with becoming a YouTuber.

From Los Angeles Times

YouTuber "Ppong Me the Money", who works in the music industry and has joined the trend, says producing the videos changed his perception of trot, which he once considered tacky and outdated.

From BBC

South African YouTuber Kurt Caz has built an audience of more than four million subscribers by posting travel videos with titles such as "Attacked by thieves in Barcelona!" and "Threatened in the UK's worst town!"

From BBC

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