viewership

American

[vyoo-er-ship] / ˈvyu ərˌʃɪp /

noun

an audience of viewers, especially of television, either generally or of a particular kind or program.

Viewership is at its peak in the evening hours.

Etymology

Origin of viewership

First recorded in 1950–55; viewer + -ship

Example Sentences

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Eastern slot Tuesday through Friday, where viewership is up 41%.

From Los Angeles Times

As viewership grew, the annual speech has taken on greater gravity, leading to notable and controversial moments in American politics.

From Los Angeles Times

Shows that analyze the games, including ESPN’s “Hoop Streams” and “The Wrap-Up,” have also seen viewership go up, by more than 60% and more than 110%, respectively.

From MarketWatch

I’m not sure what would provoke anyone to tune in, but like clockwork, the viewership billowed to the thousands.

From Slate

Viewership is split proportionately by gender, race, and politics, but users skew younger and toward higher incomes.

From Barron's

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