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listeners

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈɫɪsənɝz// UK //lˈɪsənəz// lis·ten·ers

n. people who pay attention to a sound, such as music, a podcast, or someone speaking. You are a listener when you hear and focus on what is being said.

n. people who hear and pay attention to a sound, speech, or musical performance. Often used collectively to describe the audience of a radio station or podcast.


SIMPLE

The radio show has millions of listeners every morning.

CONTEXTUAL

The podcast host asked her listeners to send in their questions for the next episode.

COMPLEX

Effective public speakers often adjust their tone based on the immediate reactions of their listeners to ensure the core message remains engaging and clear.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'listener'. Often used with 'to' when specifying the source of the sound.

Pitfall

the listeners of the musicthe listeners to the musicWhen identifying what is being heard, 'listener' typically takes the preposition 'to' rather than 'of'.

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