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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Large swaths of young audiences in America still had relatively cohesive viewing habits. Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025 Fortunately the entire incident was captured on a nearby security camera, Wyze, with the results making for unusual viewing. Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025 Prior to returning to Ventura returning to the stand, the judge was addressing a note from a juror, and talking about privacy screens for the viewing of videos. Alice Gainer, CBS News, 14 May 2025 When between viewings, the device folds over two hinges into a compact block for transport in a pocket – though at an inch thick in this state, stuffing in a jeans pocket might be a little uncomfortable. Paul Ridden may 09, New Atlas, 9 May 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 5 Jun. 2025.

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