au·di·ence 
/ˈɑ:dijəns/ noun
plural au·di·encenc·es /ˈɑ:dijəns/ noun [count] 1 : a group of people who gather together to listen to something (such as a concert) or watch something (such as a movie or play) : the people who attend a performance
▪ The concert attracted a large audience. ▪ The audience clapped and cheered. ▪ an audience member = a member of the audience 2 : the people who watch, read, or listen to something
▪ The film is intended for a young audience. [=is intended for young viewers] ▪ Her books have reached an audience of millions. [=have been read by millions of people] ▪ Her audience is made up mostly of young women. 3 : a formal meeting with an important person — usually singular ▪ They were granted an audience with the Pope.
▪ The concert attracted a large audience. ▪ The audience clapped and cheered. ▪ an audience member = a member of the audience
▪ The film is intended for a young audience. [=is intended for young viewers] ▪ Her books have reached an audience of millions. [=have been read by millions of people] ▪ Her audience is made up mostly of young women.
