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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In the case of State Farm’s new NFL spot, the flimsy premise wouldn’t seem to invite multiple viewings. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025 The widespread and quasi-nonconsensual viewing of such content is something that’s relatively new. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025 The ending is an incredible cinematic achievement that only gets better with repeat viewings, and is open to different interpretations. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025 That could actually interrupt the viewing. Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for viewing

Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined above

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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 16 Sep. 2025.

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