watching

/ˈwɑtʃɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of looking at something or someone for a period of time, especially for entertainment or observation.
    • The watching of the solar eclipse drew a large crowd.
    • Bird watching requires patience and a good pair of binoculars.
    • Late-night watching of movies is my favorite hobby.
adjective
  1. That observes or looks at something carefully.
    • The watching world waited for news of the rescue.
    • A watching parent kept an eye on the children at the playground.
    • The watching crowd cheered as the runner crossed the finish line.
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