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

Adult readership levels are no better. —Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026

From in-depth local news pieces that got to the heart of our communities’ needs to scathing investigative works holding public officials accountable, the Boston Herald’s coverage sought to encapsulate the most important stories for our readership each and every day. —Isabelle Friedman, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2025

With two major high-tech companies on either end of Boise in the 1980s, the Idaho Statesman sought to meet the needs of a changing readership. —Idaho Statesman, 16 Dec. 2025

This short story collection spans decades, states and generations, and its readership should too. —Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 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