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- Dictionaryspectacle/ˈspɛktəkl/
noun
- 1. a visually striking performance or display: "the acrobatic feats make a good spectacle" Similar
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SPECTACLE definition: 1. an unusual or unexpected event or situation that attracts attention, interest, or disapproval…. Learn more.
The meaning of SPECTACLE is something exhibited to view as unusual, notable, or entertaining; especially : an eye-catching or dramatic public display. How to use spectacle in a sentence.
anything presented to the sight or view, especially something of a striking or impressive kind: The stars make a fine spectacle tonight. Synonyms: show, sight, wonder, marvel. a public show or display, especially on a large scale: The coronation was a lavish spectacle.
SPECTACLE meaning: 1. an unusual or unexpected event or situation that attracts attention, interest, or disapproval…. Learn more.
1. a public display or performance, esp a showy or ceremonial one. 2. a thing or person seen, esp an unusual or ridiculous one: he makes a spectacle of himself. 3. a strange or interesting object or phenomenon. 4. (modifier) of or relating to spectacles: a spectacle case.
[formal] He looked at me over the tops of his spectacles. ...thick spectacle frames. 2. countable noun. A spectacle is a strange or interesting sight. It was a spectacle not to be missed. 3. variable noun. A spectacle is a grand and impressive event or performance. 94,000 people turned up for the spectacle.
A spectacle is something you can't believe you are seeing. Get on top of your desk at work in your underpants while playing the kazoo and you're making a spectacle of yourself.
SPECTACLE definition: 1. an event that is exciting or unusual to watch 2. to do something that makes you look stupid and…. Learn more.
anything presented to the sight or view, esp. something of a striking or impressive kind: The stars make a fine spectacle tonight. a public show or display, esp. on a large scale: The coronation was a lavish spectacle. spectacles. eyeglasses, esp. with pieces passing over or around the ears for holding them in place. Often, spectacles.
1. A spectacle is a strange or interesting sight. [...] 2. A spectacle is a grand and impressive event or performance. [...] 3. Glasses are sometimes referred to as spectacles. [old-fashioned] [...] More. Synonyms of 'spectacle' • show, display, exhibition, event [...] • sight, wonder, scene, phenomenon [...] More.