audience · n
audience (GROUP)
B1 the people who sit and watch a performance at a theater, hall, outdoors, etc.
Dictionary examples:
The comedian's jokes were so bad, the audience started telling their own. (0.0)
The audience fell asleep during the play about mattress testing. (0.0)
The audience threw vegetables at the chef's cooking show, improving his soup. (0.0)
There were a lot of children in the audience. (18.2)
The audience was clearly enjoyed the performance. (28.1)
audience (TYPE)
B2 the type of people who watch a particular TV show, read a particular book, etc.
Dictionary examples:
This magazine is aimed at a teenage/young audience. (30.1)