viewership

noun

view·​er·​ship ˈvyü-ər-ˌship How to pronounce viewership (audio)
: a television audience especially with respect to size or makeup

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But the current efflorescence can perhaps most be credited to the zeal of online communities whose social dynamics encourage avid, savvy viewership. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026 Fellowes and Warfield saw the latest season hit new viewership highs, with its Season 3 finale clearing five million viewers after three days. — Matt Minton, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026 During the current IndyCar Series season, viewership is up 16 percent from the previous season, creating the highest viewership of the championship since 2008. — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Additionally, Valencia argued in committee that the current deal with the MLB franchise hasn't been beneficial to the city of Anaheim due to the team's consistent underperformance and lack of in-person viewership. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for viewership

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of viewership was in 1952

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“Viewership.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viewership. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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