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

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

If its viewership shares some crossover with “Rings of Power,” that shouldn’t be surprising.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

But after every major network passed, he re-approached CBS, where then-CEO and President Les Moonves was game to try original programming during summertime when reruns caused dwindling viewership.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Netflix is expected to release viewership figures later this week.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Sherrie Chin-Watt understood this and put him where the viewership wanted him, even outside of Queens.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee