viewership

American  

[vyoo-er-ship] / ˈvju 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

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viewership

But is the intent to mobilize the public’s power, or to recruit their viewership?

From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026

It’s too early to say if the controversy over this ad will affect sales for Callaway or viewership for Good Good, or hurt female participation in golf.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026

Poulos says the desire for streamers to see immediate viewership numbers is incompatible with how multicams need time to grow their audiences.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

This summer’s North American World Cup, a month-long extravaganza that smashed records for viewership, attendance and revenue, seemed like the culmination of soccer’s long campaign to tap in to the abundant wealth of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 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