Meaning & Definition of word "Audience"

Audience

/ˈɔːdiəns/

noun:

  • 1. The assembled spectators or listeners at a public event, such as a play, movie, concert, or speech.
    • Example: The audience applauded loudly at the end of the performance.
  • 2. A group of people within a specified target who consume media content or engage with a particular message.
    • Example: The marketing team is trying to reach a younger audience with their new campaign.
  • 3. An opportunity to be heard or to speak to someone important.
    • Example: The ambassador granted an audience to the visiting dignitary.
  • 4. The public or a specific segment of the population that has an interest in a particular subject.
    • Example: The documentary aims to raise awareness among a wider audience about climate change.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

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.

Slang Meanings of audience

Meaning: The crowd that gathers for a concert or show.

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

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

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