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audience
[ aw-dee-uhns ]
noun
- the group of spectators at a public event; listeners or viewers collectively, as in attendance at a theater or concert:
The audience was respectful of the speaker's opinion.
- the persons reached by a book, radio or television broadcast, etc.; public:
Some works of music have a wide and varied audience.
- a regular public that manifests interest, support, enthusiasm, or the like; a following:
Every art form has its audience.
- opportunity to be heard; chance to speak to or before a person or group; a hearing.
- a formal interview with a sovereign, high officer of government, or other high-ranking person:
an audience with the pope.
- the act of hearing, or attending to, words or sounds.
audience
/ ˈɔːɪəԲ /
noun
- a group of spectators or listeners, esp at a public event such as a concert or play
- the people reached by a book, film, or radio or television programme
- the devotees or followers of a public entertainer, lecturer, etc; regular public
- an opportunity to put one's point of view, such as a formal interview with a monarch or head of state
Grammar Note
Other Word Forms
- ·d·Գ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of audience1
Word History and Origins
Origin of audience1
Example Sentences
"Florence combines relatability with talent and star power, and she appeals to a wide variety of audiences thanks to balancing superhero movies and sci-fi with thoughtful dramas," Ms Smith said.
His running inner monologue endears us to him by ostensibly revealing his vulnerabilities and insecurities to the audience.
He wanted to wait to experience it with an audience.
Just the mention of the legislation was enough to elicit applause and cheers from the audience.
Returning director Gavin O’Connor and screenwriter Bill Dubuque take it as faith that audiences will remember the backstory.
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