listenership
noun
lis·ten·er·ship
ˈli-sᵊn-ər-ˌship 
ˈlis-nər-
: the audience for a radio program or recording
also
: the number or kind of that audience
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The glow of television had reduced radio listenership, leading WNOX to axe their trademark shows in favor of Top 40 programming.
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Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 1 June 2026
These shows consistently lead national charts by listenership and cultural impact.
—Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The success of this series, and many others, has greatly boosted podcast listenership.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
In recent years, both companies have leaned into podcasts as a growth engine amid a decline in radio listenership.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2026
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Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 1 June 2026
These shows consistently lead national charts by listenership and cultural impact.
—Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The success of this series, and many others, has greatly boosted podcast listenership.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
In recent years, both companies have leaned into podcasts as a growth engine amid a decline in radio listenership.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for listenership
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“Listenership.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/listenership. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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