viewership

noun

view·​er·​ship ˈvyü-ər-ˌship How to pronounce viewership (audio)
: a television audience especially with respect to size or makeup

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And overall, Lorenzo says the viewership on its telecasts has increased by 122% since the 2022 World Cup Games. — Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 2 July 2026 All viewership data is sourced from Nielsen and Adobe Analytics, as provided by Telemundo. — Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 This breakneck pace of innovation is attributed to both rising viewership and participation among players around the world and to the rise of American shoe maker Nike as one of the biggest brands in the sport. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 2 July 2026 Since its 1997 debut, the Comedy Central series has remained a dominant force in both viewership and cultural relevance. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for viewership

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of viewership was in 1952

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“Viewership.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viewership. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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