audience

An opportunity to state your case and be heard.

“he saw that he had lost his audience”

A conference (usually with someone important).

“he requested an audience with the king”

A gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance.

“the audience applauded”

“someone in the audience began to cough”

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”