viewing

[ vyoo-ing ]

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

/ ˈvjuːɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of watching television
2. television programmes collectively

   late-night viewing

Other Words From

• multi·viewing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of viewing¹

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

Example Sentences

The phenomenon has grown so popular of late that Yosemite officials say a growing number of visitors have destroyed natural vegetation and disturbed habitats while battling for parking and viewing spaces.

From Los Angeles Times

Nearly 2,500 people visited the Horsetail Fall viewing areas on Feb. 19, 2022, for example, according to estimates from park officials.

From Los Angeles Times

Park officials are directing visitors to leave their cars in the Yosemite Falls parking lot just west of Yosemite Valley Lodge and walk about 1 1/2 half miles to the viewing area near the El Capitan picnic area.

From Los Angeles Times

“To deliver a simpler viewing experience for customers, we have decided to phase out Freevee branding,” an Amazon spokesperson said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

And to be sure, a significant portion of the viewing public scarfs these characters and their nasty business like candy corn.

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