Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

window-watching

noun

/ˈwɪndəʊ ˈwɒtʃɪŋ/

Definition

The act of observing people, activities, or events from a window.

Examples

She spent the afternoon window-watching, enjoying the sights of passersby.
During the rainstorm, he found joy in window-watching as people hurried by with umbrellas.
On lazy Sundays, I love to engage in window-watching and people-watching from the comfort of my home.

Meaning

Window-watching refers to the practice of looking out of a window to watch what is happening outside, often used to describe a casual or leisurely activity.