viewership

noun

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

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But the game nonetheless drew the highest viewership numbers for a non-playoff NFL game in 17 years (31 million on CBS). Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 21 Nov. 2024 There are also analysts who speak to experts about the viewership ceiling and floor of an event with X-opponent. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 After a few bumpy outings due to Covid and less-than-optimal host cities, the Olympics flourished last summer in Paris, with viewership gains and advertising records. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024 On the spectator side, guests will have multiple extravagant viewership options: About 150 of the hotel rooms in the Amphitheater Tower have stage-facing balconies that are, at most, 200 feet from the stage — providing a private, mini-suite experience. Jessica Boehm, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for viewership 

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 1 Dec. 2024.

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