viewership

noun

view·​er·​ship ˈvyü-ər-ˌship How to pronounce viewership (audio)
: a television audience especially with respect to size or makeup

Examples of viewership in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Nielsen data is expected to complement additional viewership info supplied by the streaming giants themselves. Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024 As a result, accounts that repost content can expect steep declines in viewership over the coming months. Joe Hindy, PCMAG, 1 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for viewership 

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Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of viewership was in 1952

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“Viewership.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viewership. Accessed 6 May. 2024.

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