Audience (noun)

1. A gathering of people to listen to or watch a performance or presentation.
2. The listeners or viewers of a performance, broadcast, or publication.
3. An opportunity to be heard or to present one's views.
4. The attention or reception given to someone or something.
5. The target group for a particular product, service, or message.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french, from latin audientia, from audīre to hear.

Examples:

1. The audience was captivated by the singer's performance.
2. He addressed the audience with a passionate speech.
3. The book has a wide and diverse audience.
4. She was granted an audience with the Queen.
5. The company is trying to reach a younger audience with its new advertising campaign.