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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With interest in women’s sports at an all-time high—evidenced by record-setting viewership in 2024—yet coverage still being vastly disproportionate to men’s sports, Goldberg recognized the long overdue need to level the playing field. Marianne Schnall, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 Then the viewership spiked, the Emmys rolled in and Netflix begged Hwang for more. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024 Clark's presence after being selected first overall by the Indiana Fever led to historic viewership and attendance numbers. Ryan Morik, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024 Advertisement YouTube’s preschool shows dominate on Netflix Many of the kids’ series that generate huge viewership on Netflix didn’t start off on the leading subscription streaming service. Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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