listenership

noun

lis·​ten·​er·​ship ˈli-sᵊn-ər-ˌship How to pronounce listenership (audio)
ˈlis-nər-
: the audience for a radio program or recording
also : the number or kind of that audience

Examples of listenership in a Sentence

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Instead, as Welch and Sullivan spoke more frankly, their listenership grew. — Rachel Monroe, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026 In recent years, both companies have leaned into podcasts as a growth engine amid a decline in radio listenership. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2026 The success of this series, and many others, has greatly boosted podcast listenership. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026 This led to the aforementioned controversial figures (with high listenership) landing a spot on the initial list. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for listenership

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of listenership was in 1943

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listener-in
listenership
listen for
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“Listenership.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/listenership. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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