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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Write with a consistent voice and consider turning posts into series to encourage return readership. 5. Jane Hanson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Surprisingly, over time, our brothers grew to nearly 30 percent of our readership. Essence, 25 June 2025 Still, Morrison’s commitment to Black readership was unrelenting, and Random House arranged to provide hosts of book parties for Davis in Black communities with copies at a 40 percent discount. Clint Smith, The Atlantic, 24 June 2025 Meanwhile, newspapers in conservative rural areas can survive by cultivating loyal readerships within their communities. Abby Youran Qin, The Conversation, 27 May 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 6 Jul. 2025.

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readership

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

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