audience
- 01 A2 Elementary
the group of people who gather to watch a play, concert, or film.
a group of people assembled to watch or listen to a live performance or presentation.
Simple“The audience clapped loudly at the end of the show.”
In context“The audience remained remarkably silent throughout the first act, captivated by the lead actor's intense and understated performance.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
the people who read a particular book or watch a certain TV show.
the total number of people reached by a book, broadcast, or advertisement; a target demographic.
Simple“The magazine is trying to reach a younger audience.”
In context“The author's latest novel failed to find an audience among younger readers, despite a significant marketing campaign on social media platforms.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
a formal meeting with an important person, like a king or the Pope.
a formal interview or meeting with a person of high rank or religious authority.
Simple“The Prime Minister was granted an audience with the Queen.”
In context“The ambassador requested a private audience with the Pope to discuss the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.”
Synonyms - 04 C2 Proficiency
the state of being close enough to someone to be heard.
the condition of being within hearing distance; often used in the phrase 'in the audience of'.
Simple“He was careful not to speak while he was in the audience of his enemies.”
In context“The conspirators met in the garden, ensuring they were well out of the audience of any prying servants.”
Synonymsearshothearing
Usage audience member · broad audience
From Middle English audience, from Middle French audience, from Old French audience, from Latin audientia, from present participle audiēns (“hearing”), from verb audiō (“to hear”). Doublet of audiencia.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.