Synonyms of viewingnext
: 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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Food already plays a natural role in football through tailgates, stadium concessions and at-home viewing. Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 But out-of-home viewing has to become a core pillar of any rights holder or sponsor’s plans, not an afterthought. Leo MacLehose, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026 In winter, visitors can enjoy skiing at Alyeska Resort, while summer brings endless opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, and even foraging for berries and mushrooms. Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026 The best meteor shower viewing occurs after midnight and continues until dawn. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 July 2026 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 2 Aug. 2026.

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