viewing

noun

view·​ing ˈvyü-iŋ How to pronounce viewing (audio)
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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Kokoko is for travelers serious about wildlife viewing who want to spend as much time as possible out in the bush. Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026 Head to Sunset Point, a Siesta Key favorite for sunset viewing, which is located at the north end of Siesta Public Beach. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026 Sergio’s studio exemplifies this sentiment, with vast crittall doors complementing the original stone arches and the original limestone floor and walls left in all their glory (email well in advance for a viewing). Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026 For Flywing, the X-Wing Fighter represents a deliberate shift in RC design philosophy, one that prioritizes immersion over imagery and piloting over passive viewing. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 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 16 Jan. 2026.

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