spectator
noun
spec·ta·tor
ˈspek-ˌtā-tər 
spek-ˈtā-
1
: one who looks on or watches
2
: a shoe having contrasting colors with a perforated design at the toe and sometimes heel
spectator
adjective
Examples of spectator in a Sentence
The spectators lining the road cheered the racers on.
The accident attracted a large crowd of spectators.
I wasn't a participant in the preparations, merely a spectator.
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Deep breathing could be heard; birds chirped loudly outside; spectators murmured on the periphery.
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Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The circuit itself is decorated to fit the same era, and spectators are encouraged to dress up in outfits from the 1940s, 50s and 60s – with practically everyone getting into the spirit.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Players and spectators alike are drawn to the fast pace, thrilling back-and-forth rallies and dramatic athletic feats like diving saves and towering blocks.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
This scenographic, differentiated storytelling transforms shoppers from passive spectators into co-authors of the brand narrative.
—Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
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Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The circuit itself is decorated to fit the same era, and spectators are encouraged to dress up in outfits from the 1940s, 50s and 60s – with practically everyone getting into the spirit.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Players and spectators alike are drawn to the fast pace, thrilling back-and-forth rallies and dramatic athletic feats like diving saves and towering blocks.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
This scenographic, differentiated storytelling transforms shoppers from passive spectators into co-authors of the brand narrative.
—Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spectator
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“Spectator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spectator. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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spectator
noun
spec·ta·tor
ˈspek-ˌtāt-ər
spek-ˈtāt-
: a person who looks on (as at a sports event)
spectator
adjective
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