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

Hallmark’s television viewership also edges up in the months leading into the holidays.

From Los Angeles Times

In October, Hallmark commanded 1% of total viewership across linear TV and streaming, ticking up to 1.2% in November, according to Nielsen data.

From Los Angeles Times

The NFL is cautious about inconveniencing 75,000 fans for a relatively small bump in viewership.

From Los Angeles Times

He says that in terms of television viewership share, Netflix ranks only sixth — and that even factoring in HBO, the company would still rank behind YouTube and Disney.

From The Wall Street Journal

For the Oscars, which have struggled with declining viewership and cultural impact since their ratings peak in the mid-1990s, the move to YouTube offers the potential to reach a far wider audience than it could on any broadcast network.

From Los Angeles Times