spectacle
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noun \ˈspek-ti-kəl also -ˌti-kəl\Definition of SPECTACLE
1
a : something exhibited to view as unusual, notable, or entertaining; especially : an eye-catching or dramatic public display b : an object of curiosity or contempt <made a spectacle of herself>
2
plural : glasses
3
: something (as natural markings on an animal) suggesting a pair of glasses
See Examples of SPECTACLE
- He peered through his spectacles.
- <the multimedia spectacles that have become established parts of the opening and closing ceremonies for the Olympic Games>
Origin of SPECTACLE
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin spectaculum, from spectare to watch, frequentative of specere to look, look at — more at spy
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to SPECTACLE
- Synonyms
- circus, pageant, raree-show, extravaganza, spectacular
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