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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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 Thank you very much for your readership. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2025 Rich works across Future's Knowledge and Sports websites to find deals that will interest our readership. Rich Owen, Space.com, 26 Nov. 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 23 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

readership

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

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