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

The migration of viewers to streaming platforms is a factor in driving down the ratings of all programs on traditional TV over the last decade. — Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Tracking the ratings of top Wall Street analysts can help shortlist attractive dividend stocks, as their recommendations are backed by in-depth research. — CNBC, 11 Oct. 2026

Because Fox was still a fledgling network with less distribution and smaller audiences, the ratings plunged. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

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

Rhymes for the ratings

• gratings
• matings