Synonyms of viewingnext
: an act of seeing, watching, or taking a look
especially : an instance or the practice of watching television

viewing

2 of 2

present participle of view entry 2

Examples of viewing in a Sentence

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Noun
Those looking for a quieter time to visit, as well as colorful foliage and excellent wildlife viewing, should opt for the fall shoulder season in September or early-to-mid October. — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 Nearly all room categories feature a nature view, with Rimrock Vista View rooms and suites featuring double corner windows for maximum mountain viewing. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026 After the march, officers paid their respects at a public viewing. — Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 The current season had the biggest launch ever for one of Murphy’s series on Hulu and Disney+ (based on four days of viewing). — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for viewing

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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 24 Oct. 2026.

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