audience

noun

1. a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

   noun.group

   Examples

   The audience applauded.

   Someone in the audience began to cough.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. the part of the general public interested in a source of information or entertainment

   noun.group

   Examples

   Every artist needs an audience.

   The broadcast reached an audience of millions.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. an opportunity to state your case and be heard

   noun.state

   Examples

   He saw that he had lost his audience.

   Synonyms hearing

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. a conference (usually with someone important)

   noun.communication

   Examples

   He requested an audience with the king.

   Synonyms consultation interview

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. The act of hearing; attention to sounds.

   noun

   Source: webster1913