1. plural of listening; instances or acts of hearing or paying attention to sound
Usage: Usually used in formal or technical contexts
2. plural of listening; sessions in which people listen to music, speeches, or other audio content
Usage: Common in educational and entertainment contexts

Examples

• The teacher conducted several listenings of the symphony to help students understand its structure.
• Multiple listenings of the podcast revealed details I had missed the first time.
• The music class included active listenings where students took notes on what they heard.
• Her listenings to the audiobook were interrupted by background noise.
• The concert hall offered private listenings for patrons interested in previewing new recordings.