Definition

The group of people who watch a specific television show, movie, or channel.

Example

The viewership for the new series has increased significantly since its premiere.

Conversation

Did you hear about the show that just broke its viewership record?

Yeah, I read that it attracted millions of new fans!

It's amazing how a single season can boost viewership like that.

Totally! I guess the storyline really hooked a lot of people.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Viewership → It is formed from "view" (from Old French *veue*, meaning sight or seeing) and "-ership" (meaning the state or condition of being). The word "viewership" refers to the state of being a viewer or the collective audience of a broadcast or show.

Memory Tip

Think of 'view' as related to seeing, and '-ership' indicating a state or condition. This helps you remember that 'viewership' is about the condition of being a viewer.

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