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

If Politico’s efforts bear fruit, the outlet’s current core readership of policymakers and lawmakers will spend more time with its content, no matter how it’s consumed., says Sheikholeslami. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 June 2025

The variable readership of advice columns made a clear identity undesirable in an adviser. —Merve Emre, New Yorker, 16 June 2025

More readership and longer engagement: DeeperDive’s tailored, comprehensive responses will likely lead to readers staying on USA TODAY’s site longer, returning more often, and clicking on more content. —Charisse Jones, USA Today, 12 June 2025

Many editors and reporters have taken buyouts as companies seek to trim payrolls in the face of declining readership and advertising. —Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025

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