audiences Definition
the group of people who gather to watch or listen to a performance, speech, movie, etc..
Using audiences: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "audiences" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The comedian had the audience laughing throughout the show.
Example
The concert drew a large audience from all over the city.
Example
The movie received mixed reviews from audiences and critics alike.
audiences Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for audiences
- assembly
- spectators
- viewers
- listeners
- crowd
Phrases with audiences
the specific group of people that a product, advertisement, or other message is intended for
Example
The new video game is aimed at a younger target audience.
Example
The talk show host interacts with his live audience during commercial breaks.
captive audience
an audience that is unable to leave or stop listening to a performance or presentation
Example
Passengers on a long flight are a captive audience for the in-flight entertainment.
Origins of audiences
from Latin 'audientia', meaning 'a hearing'
Summary: audiences in Brief
'Audiences' [ˈɔːdiənsɪz] refers to the group of people who gather to watch or listen to a performance, speech, movie, or other forms of entertainment. It can be used to describe a specific group of people, such as the 'target audience' for a product or message. Examples include 'The comedian had the audience laughing throughout the show' and 'The concert drew a large audience from all over the city.'
