audience
noun
au·di·ence
ˈȯ-dē-ən(t)s 
ˈä-
1
a
: a group of listeners or spectators
The concert attracted a large audience.
b
: a reading, viewing, or listening public
The film is intended for a young audience.
2
: a group of ardent admirers or devotees
has developed an enthusiastic audience for his ideas
3
a
: a formal hearing or interview
an audience with the pope
b
: an opportunity of being heard
4
: the act or state of hearing
Give me audience and heed what I say.
Examples of audience in a Sentence
The concert attracted a large audience.
The audience clapped and cheered.
Her audience is made up mostly of young women.
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The growth of the festival year after year is confirmation that American audiences embrace this.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 9 June 2025
Like other award ceremonies, BET has also endured its share of bumps and bruises in the ongoing tug of war between captivating audiences in a 24/7 media world and lower ratings.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 9 June 2025
On Sunday, the Tony Awards paid homage to the astonishing array of acting talent that drew audiences back to the theater.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The growth of the festival year after year is confirmation that American audiences embrace this.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 9 June 2025
Like other award ceremonies, BET has also endured its share of bumps and bruises in the ongoing tug of war between captivating audiences in a 24/7 media world and lower ratings.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 9 June 2025
On Sunday, the Tony Awards paid homage to the astonishing array of acting talent that drew audiences back to the theater.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for audience
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“Audience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/audience. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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audience
noun
au·di·ence
ˈȯd-ē-ən(t)s
1
: a group that listens or watches (as at a play or concert)
2
: an interview with a person of high rank
3
: those of the general public who give attention to something said, done, or written
books with an audience of millions
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