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

She’s the kind of actor we desperately need right now, someone who isn’t afraid to challenge themselves or risk their viewership with a daring role.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

After this year’s Super Bowl, the league boasted that 137.8 million people tuned in during the second quarter, “marking the highest peak viewership in U.S. TV history.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

That’s particularly concerning as the streaming environment grows more competitive, linear TV viewership continues to drop, and Disney struggles to get people excited about new film projects.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Moving to YouTube offers a way to reach a broader, more global audience at a time when traditional television viewership has declined.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 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