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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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There was curiosity, yes, but no one guessed it would be must-see viewing.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

“The Drama” demands discomfort before defying it, making for a sophisticated viewing experience that questions our instinctual judgments.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

As a global service, local language content has remained a priority — with nearly a third of all viewing on Netflix being for non-English stories.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Even the erosion-control viewing station slid away this winter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

That she is still viewing me as a backup.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga

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