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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Security researcher Andreas Makris says Yarbo robots, which include autonomous lawn mowers and snow blowers, contained serious flaws that could expose owners to remote access, live camera viewing and Wi-Fi credential theft. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026 These are on permanent display and open for public viewing. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 Their viewings were always monitored. Literary Hub, 20 May 2026 Driven by word of mouth and repeat viewings, ticket sales are expected to eclipse $900 million and potentially near $1 billion by the end of the movie’s run. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 20 May 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 24 May. 2026.

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