noun
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
Examples
- the audience applauded
- someone in the audience began to cough
noun
the part of the general public interested in a source of information or entertainment
Examples
- every artist needs an audience
- the broadcast reached an audience of millions
noun
an opportunity to state your case and be heard
Synonyms
Examples
- they condemned him without a hearing
- he saw that he had lost his audience
noun
a conference (usually with someone important)
Synonyms
Examples
- he had a consultation with the judge
- he requested an audience with the king