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

Fox News attracted hundreds of new national advertisers last year, the company said in its most recent earnings report, helped by growing viewership.

From The Wall Street Journal

But at the tail end of the complaint, he flips the switch and requests that Haley be required to cough up the financial gain she’s alleged to have realized from sharing these private facts, unjust enrichment acquired though “increased viewership, increased engagement, and monetization through various social medial platforms and … coverage.”

From Slate

But a Canadian rip of the yanked 60 Minutes El Salvador segment racked up some hefty viewership online, as have articles about all the leaks from infuriated CBS News staffers.

From Slate

Broadcast’s shrinking viewership and network production restrictions augur the necessity of a hard restart for the entire industry’s approach to live awards events.

From Salon

Season 5 so far has been a frustrating watch, but it’s maintaining its massive viewership up until the end.

From MarketWatch