audience — The assembled spectators or listeners at a public event such as a play, movie, concert, or meeting
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The assembled spectators or listeners at a public event such as a play, movie, concert, or meeting
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːdiəns/
Example Sentences
- The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat, but the audience was more impressed when he couldn't put it back in.
- The speaker noticed half the audience was checking their phones during his presentation.
- The movie was so boring that the audience started making their own entertainment by throwing popcorn.
audience
NOUN[/ˈɔːdiəns/]
The assembled spectators or listeners at a public event such as a play, movie, concert, or meeting
The audience leaned forward as the magician revealed his final trick.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin audire meaning 'to hear' or 'to listen,' the word originally denoted the act of hearing and gradually evolved to refer to those who listen or attend a performance.
Breakdown
audire (to hear) + -ence (state, condition, or act of) → audience (those who hear or listen).
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📝Examples
“The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat, but the audience was more impressed when he couldn't put it back in.”
“The speaker noticed half the audience was checking their phones during his presentation.”
“The movie was so boring that the audience started making their own entertainment by throwing popcorn.”
“The YouTube channel has built a loyal audience of over one million subscribers.”
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