nounπShareA group of people within hearing; specifically, a large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance, speech, etc."We joined the audience just as the lights went down."groupentertainmentmediacommunicationessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareHearing; the condition or state of hearing or listening."The audience in the lecture hall was very quiet, demonstrating their attentive listening. "soundentertainmentmediacommunicationgroupessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA widespread or nationwide viewing or listening public, as of a TV or radio network or program."The local news program has a large audience, reaching most homes in the city. "mediaentertainmentcommunicationgroupessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA formal meeting with a state or religious dignitary."She managed to get an audience with the Pope."politicsreligionroyalstategovernmentessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe readership of a book or other written publication.""Private Eye" has a small but faithful audience."medialiteraturewritingentertainmentcommunicationgroupessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA following."The opera singer expanded his audience by singing songs from the shows."groupentertainmentmediacommunicationessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn audiencia (judicial court of the Spanish empire), or the territory administered by it."The audiencia's jurisdiction covered a vast territory, encompassing many small towns. "governmentlawhistorypoliticsareaworldstateessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
