audience — [n1] group observing an entertainment or sporting event admirers, assemblage, assembly, congregation, crowd, devotees, fans, following, gallery, gathering, hearers, house, listeners, market, moviegoers, onlookers, patrons, playgoers, public,… … New thesaurus
public — 1. adjective 1) public affairs Syn: state, national, federal, government; constitutional, civic, civil, official, social, municipal, community, communal, local; nationalized Ant … Thesaurus of popular words
public — 1. adjective 1) public affairs Syn: state, national, government, constitutional, civic, civil, official, social, municipal, community, nationalized 2) by public demand Syn … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
Audience wave — The wave ( British English: Mexican wave ; also stadium wave), is achieved in a packed stadium when successive groups of spectators briefly stand and raise their arms. Each spectator is required to rise at the same time as those straight in front … Wikipedia
audience — /aw dee euhns/, n. 1. the group of spectators at a public event; listeners or viewers collectively, as in attendance at a theater or concert: The audience was respectful of the speaker s opinion. 2. the persons reached by a book, radio or… … Universalium
audience — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. hearing, interview; onlookers, hearers; assembly. See drama, conversation. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [A group attending an event] Syn. spectators, witnesses, patrons, viewers, listeners, public,… … English dictionary for students
audience — Because audience is derived from a Latin word meaning to hear, some experts insist that the word can properly apply only to a group of persons engaged in listening. Such purists feel that where looking (seeing) is the primary activity involved,… … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
audience — au•di•ence [[t]ˈɔ di əns[/t]] n. 1) the group of spectators at a public event; listeners or viewers collectively, as in attendance at a play or concert 2) the persons reached by a book, radio or television broadcast, etc.; public 3) a regular… … From formal English to slang
audience — noun 1) the audience applauded Syn: spectators, listeners, viewers, onlookers, patrons; crowd, throng, congregation, turnout; house, gallery 2) the radio station has a teenage audience Syn … Thesaurus of popular words
audience — /ˈɔdiəns / (say awdeeuhns) noun 1. an assembly of hearers or spectators: the audience at a film. 2. the persons reached by a book, radio or television broadcast, website, etc.; public. 3. liberty or opportunity of being heard or of speaking with… …
audience — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Latin audientia, from audient , audiens, present participle of audire Date: 14th century 1. the act or state of hearing 2. a. a formal hearing or interview < an audience with the po … New Collegiate Dictionary