listener
/ˈlɪs(ə)nə/ · lis·ten·er
noun
- Someone who listens, especially to a speech or a broadcast. She was a dedicated listener to the podcast and always looked forward to the new episodes.
- A person's ear. He gently touched her listener to check if she was okay.
noun
- A function that runs in response to an event; an event handler. The listener in the Java code was designed to handle user input and respond accordingly.
Did you know? The term 'listener' has been used in various contexts, including music, where a listener is someone who appreciates and enjoys music, often in a live setting.