sighting
noun/ˈsaɪtɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #9,584 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
an instance of seeing or observing something, especially something rare or unexpected.
Example sentence
The birdwatchers were excited about their sighting of a rare eagle near the lake.
Synonyms & related words
- observation
- spotting
- glimpse
- encounter
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