Synonyms of spectators

spectators

noun

plural of spectator

as in observers

someone who sees or watches something

a building demolition that drew a crowd of spectators even at 3:00 a.m.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• observers
• viewers
• witnesses
• onlookers
• bystanders
• watchers
• eyewitnesses
• spies
• voyeurs
• peepers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spectators

An efficient steward initially stopped his progress to the sound of loud boos from the 5,289 spectators who had paid $A15 (£8; $10) for the privilege to attend. — Simon Johnson, New York Times, 26 July 2026

In the mid-20th century, horse racing drew more spectators than even the national pastime of baseball. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

When 80,000 spectators left a stadium or tens of thousands spilled out of public FanFests, the World Cup economy migrated straight into local hospitality. — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

The stadium would play host to at least three national pickleball tournaments a year, which Shalabi predicted would bring between 15,000 and 20,000 players and spectators at a time. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Fistral’s wide expanse of sand invites spectators to spread out a blanket and picnic while watching pros ride the waves. — Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026

For too long, conversations about Africa and aerospace have begun with what the continent supposedly lacks, while African women have been imagined as spectators or beneficiaries instead of astronauts and engineers. — Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026

Not surprisingly, thousands of spectators turned up in replica soccer jerseys for their team of choice. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 July 2026

The real emotion came in the twilight hours with no spectators around — DeChambeau standing in high grass on the fifth hole with two rules officials, pleading his case and ultimately losing the argument. — Doug Ferguson, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026