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viewership

American

[vyoo-er-ship] / ˈvju ərˌʃɪp /

noun

an audience of viewers, especially of television, either generally or of a particular kind or program.

Viewership is at its peak in the evening hours.

Etymology

Origin of viewership

First recorded in 1950–55; viewer + -ship

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viewership

"That has really driven greater viewership of the sport."

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

You know, viewership is always something that they’re after.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

Compounding the growth anxieties, Netflix announced it will reduce the transparency of its data by shifting its closely-watched viewership reports from twice a year to an annual release.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

According to Nielsen data cited by the WSJ, Netflix’s share of TV viewership slipped to 7.8% in April, the lowest level in nearly a year.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026

He argued that at this time of morning, viewership would be low, especially locally with the widespread power outages.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

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