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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The event featured remarks from leaders in journalism, business, and the arts, and provided guests with a private viewing of select exhibitions that highlight the museum’s commitment to showcasing the richness and diversity of Asian cultures. Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025 Elon Musk speaks with US president-elect Donald Trump at a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket on November 19, 2024, in Brownsville, Texas. Lauren Goode, Wired News, 6 June 2025 But Brooklyn Bridge Park is the festival’s central hub, with its shipping container exhibitions and open-air viewing of photographic art. Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025 To complete their draft profiles of players like those Meloni is training, NHL teams use combine results to complement their on-ice viewings. Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 31 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 14 Jun. 2025.

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