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viewing

American  
[vyoo-ing] / ˈvyu ɪŋ /

noun

  1. an act, ceremony, or occasion of seeing, watching, or inspecting.

    the viewing of a corpse.

  2. an instance of watching television.

    Which channel offers the best viewing?


viewing British  
/ ˈvjuːɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act of watching television

  2. television programmes collectively

    late-night viewing

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • multiviewing adjective

Etymology

Origin of viewing

First recorded in 1540–50; view + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Keeping a viewing audience engaged in a world awash in YouTube and TikTok videos will provide Netflix plenty of drama on its own.

From The Wall Street Journal

A viewing spot with the clearest view of the horizon is best, particularly to see Mercury and Venus, which will appear very low in the sky.

From BBC

The battle for Warner is significant for the futures of both Paramount and Netflix, coming as the entertainment industry struggles to adapt to seismic shifts in technology and viewing habits.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Witch’s Cottage, she says, is reflective of viewing the world through a magical lens.

From Los Angeles Times

“I am currently not presentable for public viewing. I will accompany you to the river, but no farther.”

From Literature