Watching

/ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of observing something or keeping an eye on it.

The watching of the aurora borealis was a breathtaking experience.

verb

The act of observing something attentively with the eyes.

I spent the evening watching the sunset from my porch.

To keep an eye on something or someone, often for safety or monitoring.

She is watching her younger brother while their parents are out.

To look at a performance or presentation, such as a movie, TV show, or live event.

We enjoyed watching our favorite show together.

Middle English, from Old English 'wæccan' meaning 'to be awake, to watch'.

watching paint dry

to spend time doing something that is boring or unproductive.

watch your back

to be cautious about potential danger.

watch and learn

to observe someone in order to gain knowledge or skills.

watch

to look at something attentively

observer

a person who watches or notices something

surveillance

close observation of a person or group

monitoring

the act of observing and checking something

binge-watching

I spent the weekend binge-watching the whole season.

Netflix and chill

We invited them over for some Netflix and chill, just watching movies.