readership

noun

read·​er·​ship ˈrē-dər-ˌship 

1

a

: the office or position of a reader

b

: the quality or state of being a reader

2

: the mass or a particular group of readers

a magazine's readership

Examples of readership in a Sentence

She holds a readership in chemistry.

Recent Examples on the Web

At the heart of the unfair competition claim were allegations that OpenAI is competing against the Times and depriving the publication of readership by copying its content. —Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025

For those outside of the series' 8-12 readership range, the books follow the adventures of Gertrude, Eugenia and Dee-Dee Porch in the snooty town of Antiquarium. —Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025

Pakistani publishers don’t have the clout or marketing budget to ensure that a book will find its readership. —Sonya Rehman, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024

At a time when general readership in the U.S. has been dropping, art like the award-winning book covers Alcaino designs could make a difference. —Marina E. Franco (noticias Telemundo For Axios), Axios, 12 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1719, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for readership

• authorship
• battleship
• censorship
• chairmanship
• chieftainship
• comradeship
• consulship
• craftsmanship
• dealership
• draftsmanship
• fellowship
• fingertip

Kids Definition

readership

noun

read·​er·​ship ˈrēd-ər-ˌship 

: a group of readers