noun
Common
viewing
VYOO-ihng
Viewing (noun) means an occasion of looking at or watching something, such as a house, artwork, or program. Example: “Visitors can book a private viewing of the new exhibition on Friday.”
noun
1
An occasion of looking at or watching something, such as a house, artwork, or program.
"Visitors can book a private viewing of the new exhibition on Friday."
"The estate agent scheduled a viewing for Saturday morning."
"Tonight's viewing figures were the highest of the season."
adj
1
Relating to or used for watching something.
"Please stand in the viewing area behind the yellow line."
"The hotel has a viewing deck on the top floor overlooking the harbour."
"The rooftop has a great viewing platform for the fireworks."
How to use viewing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of looking at or watching something, or a scheduled chance to do so.
Common pairings
house viewing
viewing figures
viewing platform
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like viewing.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- viewings
- Comparative
- more viewing
- Superlative
- most viewing
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
Visitors can book a private _____ of the new exhibition on Friday.
Related words
Rhymes for viewing
See all rhymes for viewing →Frequently asked questions
What does “viewing” mean?
The word “viewing” means an occasion of looking at or watching something, such as a house, artwork, or program. In plain terms, the act of looking at or watching something, or a scheduled chance to do so.
How do you pronounce “viewing”?
“Viewing” is pronounced VYOO-ihng (/ˈvjuːɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “viewing” in a sentence?
Here is “viewing” used in a sentence: “The estate agent scheduled a viewing for Saturday morning.”
What part of speech is “viewing”?
Depending on how it is used, “viewing” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “viewing” a common word?
“Viewing” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “viewing” have?
“Viewing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an occasion of looking at or watching something, such as a house, artwork, or program.
What is a viewing when buying or renting a house?
A viewing is an appointment to look around a property that is for sale or rent, usually arranged through the agent or owner. Booking a viewing lets a prospective buyer or tenant inspect the place before making an offer.
What is a viewing before a funeral?
In funeral contexts, especially in North America, a viewing is an occasion when family and friends may see the deceased person's body, typically at a funeral home before the service. It gives mourners a chance to pay their respects.
What is the difference between "viewing" and "watching"?
"Viewing" is the more formal, noun-based choice and appears in set phrases like "available for viewing" or "a private viewing" of artwork. "Watching" is the everyday word for the activity itself: you would say "I'm watching a film", not "I'm viewing a film", in normal conversation.
What are viewing figures?
Viewing figures are the number of people who watched a particular broadcast or show; the term is chiefly British, and American English usually says "ratings". Broadcasters use viewing figures to judge a show's popularity.
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include viewing:
