Audience

/ˈɔːdiəns/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The assembled spectators or listeners at a public event, such as a play, movie, concert, or speech.

The audience applauded loudly at the end of the performance.

A group of people within a specified target who consume media content or engage with a particular message.

The marketing team is trying to reach a younger audience with their new campaign.

An opportunity to be heard or to speak to someone important.

The ambassador granted an audience to the visiting dignitary.

The public or a specific segment of the population that has an interest in a particular subject.

The documentary aims to raise awareness among a wider audience about climate change.

From Latin 'audientia', meaning 'hearing', from 'audire', meaning 'to hear'.

captive audience

An audience that is entirely focused and cannot leave.

target audience

A specific group of people identified as intended recipients of an advertisement or message.

audience participation

Involvement of the audience in a performance or discussion.

spectator

A person who watches at a show, game, or other event.

listener

A person who listens, especially to a radio broadcast.

viewer

A person who watches something, especially television or a video.

The crowd that gathers for a concert or show.

The band was excited to see such a huge audience at their concert.

A group of people giving attention, often in a humorous context.

The comedian's jokes fell flat with the audience tonight.