Synonyms of spectacles

spectacles

noun

plural of spectacle

as in glass

a pair of lenses set in a frame that is held in place with ear supports and which are usually worn to correct vision

bought a pair of spectacles with nonprescription lenses simply to look more intelligent

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glass
• sunglasses
• eyeglasses
• specs
• goggles
• bifocals
• monocle
• lorgnette
• half-glasses
• trifocals
• pince-nez
• contact lens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spectacles

Celebrity weddings are often grand spectacles, and Swift is a billionaire. — Tyler Foggatt, New Yorker, 4 July 2026

Every year, millions of fruit bats descend on a remote Zambian national park in one of nature’s most astonishing spectacles. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026

McGregor has floated big-money boxing and bareknuckle spectacles, and recently claimed Terence Crawford turned down a nine-figure two-fight deal to face him. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

An American flag waves in the crisp Alaskan air as spectators wait in anticipation to witness one of the nation’s most unusual Fourth of July spectacles. — Carmela Asmar, USA Today, 2 July 2026

The association also sponsored spectacles like the Trans-American Footrace to help publicize Route 66. — Daniel Milowski, The Conversation, 29 June 2026

According to Blair, originality, practical filmmaking and emerging voices matter more than franchises and giant visual effects spectacles. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2026

Beyond manufacturing, The Yard includes a design studio, a bespoke consultation room for custom frame commissions, a training academy for opticians and makers, and a growing archive of historic spectacles spanning more than two centuries. — Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 25 June 2026

An early furor over accepting valuable gifts, including designer spectacles and Taylor Swift concert tickets, was followed by a series of policy U-turns, especially clumsy attempts to cut welfare spending that stirred anger in Labour ranks. — ABC News, 22 June 2026