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

Astrologer Magi Helena's Your Daily Astrology column is syndicated to hundreds of newspapers worldwide, with a daily readership in the millions. —Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 14 Mar. 2026

What the data in the NEA study actually shows is that the gender gap in readership has remained fairly steady for at least the last decade—the drop among men is actually due to a broader decline in reading by Americans overall. —Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026

As Audience Director at Hearst’s award-winning Austin American-Statesman, Robbie partners with editors and reporters to elevate local coverage and expand readership. —Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026

Praised for its vibrant and modern depiction of Black love, the series has amassed a devoted global readership. —Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026

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