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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The Journal Sentinel strives to balance both approaches to serve a diverse readership. Greg Borowski, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025 Wilson’s essay had a small readership which is why his critique of Washington didn’t cause an uproar. Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 The readerships of Evie and The Conservateur still pale in comparison to women’s magazines like Bustle, Glamour or Vogue. Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 5 July 2025 The daily Moomin comic strip hit the funny papers in 1954 to an eventual readership of 20 million across 40 countries. Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 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 18 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

readership

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

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