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   Spec·ta·cle

   /ˈspektək(ə)l/

   

   noun

   • 1. a visually striking performance or display: "the acrobatic feats make a good spectacle" Similar displayshowperformancepresentationexhibitionpageantparadeextravaganza
   • ▪ an event or scene regarded in terms of its visual impact: "the spectacle of a city's mass grief" Similar sightvisionviewsceneprospectvistaoutlookpicture

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin spectaculum ‘public show’, from spectare, frequentative of specere ‘to look’.

   Scrabble Points: 15

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   noun. anything presented to the sight or view, especially something of a striking or impressive kind: The stars make a fine spectacle tonight. Synonyms: show, sight, wonder, marvel. a public show or display, especially on a large scale: The coronation was a lavish spectacle.

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   • spec•ta•cle (spek′ tə kəl), n. anything presented to the sight or view, esp. something of a striking or impressive kind: The stars make a fine spectacle tonight. a public show or display, esp. on a large scale: The coronation was a lavish spectacle. spectacles. eyeglasses, esp. with pieces passing over or around the ears for holding them in place.

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   What is the plural form of spectacle?

   • noun 1. show, display, exhibition, event, performance, sight, parade, extravaganza, pageant spectacles 2. sight, wonder, scene, phenomenon, curiosity, marvel, laughing stock spectacles the bizarre spectacle of an actor desperately demanding an encore

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   What is the difference between a spectacle and a glass?

   • 1. A spectacle is a strange or interesting sight. [...] 2. A spectacle is a grand and impressive event or performance. [...] 3. Glasses are sometimes referred to as spectacles. [old-fashioned] [...] • show, display, exhibition, event [...] • sight, wonder, scene, phenomenon [...]

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   What is a spectacular spectacle?

   • [countable, uncountable] a performance or an event that is very impressive and exciting to look at The carnival parade was a magnificent spectacle. [countable] a sight or view that is very impressive to look at The sunset was a stunning spectacle. The wide plain, with thousands of wildebeest on the move, was an awesome spectacle.

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   Definition of spectacle noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   SPECTACLE meaning: 1. an event that is exciting or unusual to watch 2. to do something that makes you look stupid and…. Learn more.

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   Define spectacle. spectacle synonyms, spectacle pronunciation, spectacle translation, English dictionary definition of spectacle. n. 1. a. Something that can be seen or viewed, especially something of a remarkable or impressive nature. b. A public performance or display, especially one...

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   • Overview
   • make a spectacle of yourself
   • rose-colored spectacles

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   spectacle /ˈspɛktɪkəl/ noun

   plural spectacles

   spectacle

   /ˈspɛktɪkəl/

   noun

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   : to do something in front of other people that is very embarrassing

   •You made a spectacle of yourself at the party.

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   — see rose-colored

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   anything presented to the sight or view, esp. something of a striking or impressive kind: The stars make a fine spectacle tonight. a public show or display, esp. on a large scale: The coronation was a lavish spectacle.

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   1. A spectacle is a strange or interesting sight. [...] 2. A spectacle is a grand and impressive event or performance. [...] 3. Glasses are sometimes referred to as spectacles. [old-fashioned] [...] More. Synonyms of 'spectacle' • show, display, exhibition, event [...] • sight, wonder, scene, phenomenon [...] More.