Definition of spectacle
1a
: 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
spectacles\
ˈspek-ti-kəlz
also -ˌti-kəlz
\ plural
: a device used to correct defects of vision : glasses
3
: something (such as natural markings on an animal) suggesting a pair of glasses
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The first known use of spectacle was in the 14th century
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