noun
sighting
SEYE-tihng
noun
1
An instance of seeing something, especially something rare, unusual, or being searched for.
"There have been several sightings of the missing dog in the park."
"The whale sighting drew a crowd to the harbour."
How to Use Sighting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn occasion of spotting something notable, like a rare animal or a celebrity.
Common pairings
UFO sighting
bird sighting
report a sighting
Word Forms
sightings plural
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There have been several _____ of the missing dog in the park.