readership

noun

read·​er·​ship ˈrē-dər-ˌship How to pronounce readership (audio)
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.
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On the media side, both Allure and Byrdie have also hosted events for their respective readerships. James Manso, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025 According to online readership from Taboola, fans have expressed far more interest with Notre Dame. Brad Adgate, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 Between the lines: Knowledge of audience readership trends can help communication teams operate more strategically, says Memo CEO Eddie Kim. Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024 Association leaders pushed back, too, on claims that lower print news readership has rendered the public notice law obsolete. Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for readership

Word History

First Known Use

1719, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of readership was in 1719

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“Readership.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/readership. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

readership

noun
read·​er·​ship ˈrēd-ər-ˌship How to pronounce readership (audio)
: a group of readers

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