Synonyms for

Audience

Verb / ˈɑ:di:ʌns / / ˈɔ:di:ʌns / Another word for audience — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An audience is a group of people who watch or listen to a performance or presentation.

Synonyms & similar words

consultation hearing interview spectators viewers crowd onlookers attendees patrons fans listeners watchers witnesses company assembly congregation public gathered multitude throng coterie group mass

Synonyms by register

Formal

congregation assembly spectators listeners

Informal

crowd folks people gang

Literary

throng multitude concourse

Antonyms

performer speaker creator artist writer lecturer

Common collocations

  • large audience
  • captive audience
  • attract an audience
  • address the audience
  • appreciative audience
  • target audience
  • audience participation
  • audience reaction

Word family

noun audience
adjective audient

Usage note

Audience refers to the group of people who watch, listen to, or read a performance, play, or book. It is often used in the context of media, performance, or public speaking.

Example sentences

  1. The audience was so impressed with the singer's performance.
  2. The magician asked for a volunteer from the audience.
  3. The audience was moved to tears by the emotional movie.
  4. The comedian had the audience laughing all night long.
  5. The rock band played to a packed audience.

Quotes

  • The audience is the best judge of anything. They cannot be lied to. Truth brings them closer. A moment that lags - they're gonna cough.
  • The audience likes their emotions to be touched. They want to laugh and cry and feel good.
  • I have a great relationship with the audience. They respond to me.

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