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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There is also better measurement from Nielsen since February regarding out-of-home viewing, which now covers 100 percent of the television population, up from 66% coverage last year. Richard Deitsch, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025 The House of Halliwell hosts felt that this drama could not be separated from their viewing of the season 3 finale. Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025 Unfortunately, Gunn says that his viewing of 1923 was unrelated to his search for the DCU’s Batman. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 27 Sep. 2025 Some of these countries and cities are ideal for shoulder season beach getaways, while others entice with magical Christmas markets and northern lights viewings. Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 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 6 Oct. 2025.

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