concertgoer

noun

con·​cert·​go·​er ˈkän(t)-sərt-ˌgō(-ə)r How to pronounce concertgoer (audio)
ˈkän-ˌsərt-
: one who often attends concerts
concertgoing
ˈkän(t)-sərt-ˌgō-iŋ How to pronounce concertgoer (audio)
-ˌgȯ(-)iŋ
ˈkän-ˌsərt-
noun or adjective

Examples of concertgoer in a Sentence

a large crowd of concertgoers
Recent Examples on the Web Ticketmaster's Verified Fan program allows concertgoers to register for ticket presales and get a code that gives them early access. Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 20 June 2023 Adult beverage sales, separated by fencing and security from the broader grounds, means a better experience for underage concertgoers too, Fleming said. Marc Lester, Anchorage Daily News, 18 June 2023 Tuesday’s merch booths were humming as concertgoers snatched up $25 T-shirts and $50 hoodies. Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 14 June 2023 In the unlikely event, any concertgoers were daydreaming or somehow forgot whose legacy was being saluted, the large video screen at the rear of the stage offered nonstop reminders throughout the performance. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2023 The families of two of the concertgoers who died settled their lawsuits last year. Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 7 June 2023 Taylor Swift concertgoers are bringing pockets full of handmade lettered bead bracelets to each of her Eras Tour shows, with the cryptic keepsakes confusing many of the less devout attendees. Ann-Marie Alcántara, WSJ, 28 May 2023 The British rock band's five-continent tour to promote its seventh album pulled in $524 million in gross revenue over 115 shows attended by 5.4 million concertgoers. Elizabeth Napolitano, CBS News, 12 May 2023 The goal, said Walsh, is to draw people back to the commercial area, which was hit hard by the pandemic-area dropoff in sports fans, concertgoers, and nearby office workers. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Apr. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of concertgoer was in 1828

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“Concertgoer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concertgoer. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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