Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com
Showing results for viewing. Search instead for Viewing tv.
Synonyms

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Wall Street analysts are deeply divided on the company, with JPMorgan Chase viewing Tesla as significantly overvalued.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

It seemed unfair to subject Christopher to an interview after his Olympian performance, which was even more impressive on second viewing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

There was no dearth of viewing material in Harris Norton’s house.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

She's seen a steady rise in the number of people viewing her guide to Albania in recent years.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

After this ritual viewing we continue on our way, heading as usual for some open space we can cross, so we can talk.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023

Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.