viewing

noun

view·​ing ˈvyü-iŋ How to pronounce viewing (audio)
: an act of seeing, watching, or taking a look
especially : an instance or the practice of watching television

Examples of viewing in a Sentence

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The stereo audio system, built around a pair of 3-watt speakers, delivered good enough sound quality for casual viewing and high enough volume to fill a family room. PC Magazine, 9 May 2025 Among the broadcasters, CBS easily ranks at No. 1, averaging 9.1M viewers for primetime originals after 35 days of multi-platform viewing. Katie Campione, Deadline, 7 May 2025 Both offer seven-night itineraries starting and ending in Vancouver and stopping at the same picturesque three spots: Skagway, Stikine Icecap for an epic day of glacier viewings, and the charming town of Ketchikan. Disney Cruise Line, AFAR Media, 7 May 2025 For best viewing, NASA advises spectators to lie flat on their back in a region away from light pollution. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 5 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for viewing

Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of viewing was in 1535

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“Viewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viewing. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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