viewership

American  

[vyoo-er-ship] / ˈvyu ərˌʃɪp /

noun

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of viewership

First recorded in 1950–55; viewer + -ship

Example Sentences

Kelly could no longer rely on the steady viewership of a TV channel, with those perma-couch news addicts who couldn’t be bothered to change the channel when the program that preceded hers ended.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

According to Churchill Downs Racetrack, the home of the Kentucky Derby, wagering at last year’s Kentucky Derby set a record of $349.0 million, and it recorded the highest viewership on NBC since the 1980s.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Al-Rumayyan, Prince bin Salman’s trusted technocrat, was charged with implementing the plan, but LIV Golf has failed to attract significant viewership or commercial sponsors despite innovations such as a 54-hole format and a team model.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

The company no longer reports subscriber numbers, but Wall Street tracks viewership in other ways, including its biannual engagement report External link.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 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