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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As with many films that deepen with repeat viewings and fail to offer easy resolutions, Lynch’s film has undergone a critical reappraisal, something Arquette is thrilled to discover. Andy Hazel, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2025 Peak viewing begins around midnight, when Mars is highest in the sky. Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 10 Jan. 2025 Where: Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise When: Jan. 29-Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. for sculpture viewings and live carving demonstrations throughout the day Price: Tickets are available to guests of participating Banff and Lake Louise hotels. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 Unlike some streaming outlets like Paramount’s rival, Pluto TV, Tubi reports that 95% of its viewing is on demand rather than live. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for viewing 

Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined above

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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 20 Jan. 2025.

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