the ratings

plural noun

: numbers that show how many people watch or listen to a particular television or radio program

a show that's down in the ratings.

Examples of the ratings in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While the ratings and programming landscape has changed dramatically over the intervening decades, this year’s playoffs (starting Tuesday) are shaping up as a back-to-the-future milestone for NBC Sports. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026

Through the first two weeks of the new season, the ratings results suggest that the NFL’s media partners have a firm grasp on what fans want to watch. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Eagle-eyed Dancing With the Stars fans likely spotted season 34 alum Elaine Hendrix in the audience of the ratings-busting season 35 premiere. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026

While most have not dismissed Michelin quite like Lee above, there is quite a bit of head scratching over who was included, who was omitted, and how the ratings were awarded. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the ratings

• gratings
• matings