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Audience (Noun)

Meaning 1

An opportunity to state your case and be heard; "they condemned him without a hearing"; "he saw that he had lost his audience".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The lawyer asked for a chance to address the audience and present her client's side of the story.
  • The protesters were given an audience with the mayor to express their concerns about the new development.
  • The company's CEO requested an audience with the investors to discuss the proposed merger.
  • The judge granted the defendant an audience to plead his case and explain the circumstances.
  • The politician lost his audience when he failed to address the pressing issues affecting the community.

Synonyms

  • Hearing

Hypernyms

  • Opportunity

Meaning 2

A conference (usually with someone important); "he had a consultation with the judge"; "he requested an audience with the king".

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The CEO's presentation at the conference was a huge hit, and the entire audience was impressed by her innovative ideas.
  • The Nobel laureate had an exclusive audience with the prime minister to discuss her groundbreaking research on climate change.
  • The young artist was thrilled to have an audience with the renowned curator, who offered her valuable feedback on her artwork.
  • The diplomat requested a private audience with the president to discuss the sensitive trade negotiations between their countries.
  • The media mogul had a packed audience at the conference, where he delivered a keynote speech on the future of digital media.

Synonyms

  • Consultation
  • Interview

Hypernyms

  • Conference

Meaning 3

A gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance; "the audience applauded"; "someone in the audience began to cough".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Hypernyms

  • Assemblage

Meaning 4

The part of the general public interested in a source of information or entertainment; "every artist needs an audience"; "the broadcast reached an audience of millions".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

  • The comedian's jokes fell flat with the audience, who were expecting a more lighthearted show.
  • The new TV series attracted a large and dedicated audience, who eagerly awaited each new episode.
  • The artist's unique style resonated with a diverse audience, from young adults to retirees.
  • The lecture was geared towards a specialized audience of experts in the field of physics.
  • The viral video reached a massive audience worldwide, with millions of views within the first week.

Hypernyms

  • Hoi Polloi
  • Mass
  • Masses
  • People
  • The Great Unwashed

Hyponyms

  • TV Audience
  • Viewers
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