Meaning & use

viewing

noun·Everyday

An occasion of looking at or inspecting something, such as a house, artwork, or a deceased person before burial.

See it in a sentence

We scheduled a viewing of the apartment for Saturday morning.

The family held a private viewing before the funeral service began.

A note on using this word

Viewing can also simply mean watching television or film, as in "family viewing time," depending on context.

Words with a similar meaning

showinginspection

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