sightings
n. plural-only B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsaɪtɪŋz// UK //sˈaɪtɪŋz// sight·ings
n. occasions when someone sees something rare, unusual, or hidden. You use this word when people report seeing things like rare animals or strange lights in the sky.
n. instances of seeing or observing something, especially something rare, elusive, or of a suspicious nature. Often used in the context of wildlife monitoring or reported anomalies.
There have been several sightings of a rare bird in the park.
Local authorities investigated multiple sightings of a strange craft over the bay last night.
Despite numerous reported sightings of the elusive predator, researchers have yet to capture high-resolution photographic evidence to confirm its presence in the valley.
Usage
Typically used in the plural to refer to a collection of reported events.