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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In addition, the Ultimate Fan Tier includes offline viewing and access to the Crunchyroll Game Vault, which offers free games and other premiums. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 The viewing of the show took place from the Brooklyn Bridge, but fireworks could be seen across the city. Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026 The campground offers hiking, backpacking, wildlife viewing and fishing amid towering mountain peaks, alpine lakes and dense forest. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 The ultimate American land art road trip is not really about ticking the viewing of these works off a list. Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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