audience

Noun

• a conference (usually with someone important)
  • he had a consultation with the judge
    
  • he requested an audience with the king
    

• an opportunity to state your case and be heard
  • they condemned him without a hearing
    
  • he saw that he had lost his audience
    

• the part of the general public interested in a source of information or entertainment
  • every artist needs an audience
    
  • the broadcast reached an audience of millions
    

• a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
  • the audience applauded
    
  • someone in the audience began to cough
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  consultation , interview , hearing