audience
A group of people who gather together to watch or listen to a performance, such as a play, concert, or movie. It also refers to the specific group of people who read a book, watch a TV show, or use a product.
Examples
3 of 5The audience clapped loudly at the end of the show.
The group of viewers cheered after the performance finished.
The diplomat addressed a distinguished audience at the conference.
The official spoke to a respected group of people at the meeting.
I don't care if there's no audience; I just love to play guitar.
It does not matter to me if no one is watching; I enjoy playing.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'audio' (related to hearing). An audience is a group that comes to hear and see a performance.
Quick Quiz
The ___ clapped for five minutes after the pianist finished the song.
Correct!
The correct answer is: audience
Examples
The audience clapped loudly at the end of the show.
everydayThe group of viewers cheered after the performance finished.
The diplomat addressed a distinguished audience at the conference.
formalThe official spoke to a respected group of people at the meeting.
I don't care if there's no audience; I just love to play guitar.
informalIt does not matter to me if no one is watching; I enjoy playing.
The research identifies the target audience as females aged 18 to 25.
academicThe study finds that the intended group of readers is young women.
We need to grow our online audience to increase sales.
businessWe must increase the number of people following us online to sell more.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
know your audience
to understand the interests and needs of the people you are speaking to
reach an audience
to successfully get your message to a group of people
play to the audience
to do things specifically to make the viewers like you
Often Confused With
Spectators usually watch sports events, while an audience watches performances or speeches.
The public is the general population, whereas an audience is a specific group gathered for an event.
Usage Notes
In British English, 'audience' can be followed by either a singular or plural verb (e.g., 'The audience is' or 'The audience are').
Common Mistakes
Avoid using 'audiences' when you mean one group of people at a single event; use the singular 'audience' instead.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'audio' (related to hearing). An audience is a group that comes to hear and see a performance.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin word 'audire', which means 'to hear'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Western theater culture, audiences are usually expected to remain quiet during a performance and applaud at the end or during intermissions.
Quick Quiz
The ___ clapped for five minutes after the pianist finished the song.
Correct!
The correct answer is: audience
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