AUDIENCE
Word of the Week
AUDIENCE
au·di·ence
noun \ˈȯ-dē-ən(t)s, ˈä-\
A group of people who gather together to listen to something (such as a concert) or watch something (such as a movie or play).
The people who attend a performance.
The people who watch, read, or listen to something.
A formal meeting with an important person.
Full definition of AUDIENCE:
1 : the act or state of hearing
2 a : a formal hearing or interview <an audience with the pope>
b : an opportunity of being heard
3 a : a group of listeners or spectators
b : a reading, viewing, or listening public
4 : a group of ardent admirers or devotees
Examples of AUDIENCE
1. The concert attracted a large audience.
2. The audience clapped and cheered.
3. Her audience is made up of mostly young women.