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spectacle

(spektəkəl)
Word forms: plural spectacles
1. plural noun [oft a pair of NOUN]
Glasses are sometimes referred to as spectacles.
[formal]
He looked at me over the tops of his spectacles.
...thick spectacle frames.
2. countable noun
A spectacle is a strange or interesting sight.
It was a spectacle not to be missed.
3. variable noun
A spectacle is a grand and impressive event or performance.
94,000 people turned up for the spectacle.
...a director passionate about music and spectacle.
Synonyms: show, display, exhibition, event More Synonyms of spectacle
4.  rose-coloured spectacles
More Synonyms of spectacle

spectacle in British English

(ˈspɛktəkəl)
noun
1. 
a public display or performance, esp a showy or ceremonial one
2. 
a thing or person seen, esp an unusual or ridiculous one
he makes a spectacle of himself
3. 
a strange or interesting object or phenomenon
4. (modifier)
of or relating to spectacles
a spectacle case
Word origin
C14: via Old French from Latin spectaculum a show, from spectāre to watch, from specere to look at

spectacle in American English

(ˈspɛktəkəl)
noun
1. 
something to look at, esp. some strange or remarkable sight; unusual display
2. 
a public show or exhibition on a grand scale
3.  [pl.]; OLD-FASHIONED
a pair of eyeglasses
4.  [usually pl.]
something like a pair of eyeglasses in shape, use, etc.
Idioms:
make a spectacle of oneself
Word origin
OFr < L spectaculum < spectare, to behold, freq. of specere, to see: see spy

COBUILD Collocations
spectacle

thrilling spectacle

Examples of 'spectacle' in a sentence
spectacle

The video did not show anyone enjoying this gruesome spectacle.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Have you tuned in these past two weeks to the strangest sporting spectacle of the winter?
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Past history suggests this might be a spectacle worth watching.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
This spectacle leads to one of the central points of this book.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
He wears spectacles and clearly enjoys pasta as much as high culture.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The absence of an ear loop made this the most comfortable model on test for spectacle wearers.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
And what a grand spectacle it presents.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Special glasses allowing fans to enjoy the spectacle will be sold at the venues.
The Sun (2010)
Some offices are overvalued and in some cases people have on spectacles that are too rosy.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Big money can produce great sporting spectacles.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
One can only hope he is there to enjoy the spectacle.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Electronic musicians have often employed gimmicks to add interest to the underwhelming spectacle of watching men pushing buttons on laptops.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Your feelings for this guy are seen through rose-tinted spectacles.
The Sun (2009)
It really is a fantastic spectacle with music, dance and awesome special effects.
The Sun (2013)
It looks very much like the rose-tinted spectacles kicking in.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
For hers is a job of concealment, as much as it is one of spectacle.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Both are slightly built, wear spectacles and have grey hair.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It does not mean seeing the world through unrealistic rose-tinted spectacles.
Vera Peiffer POSITIVE THINKING: Everything you have always known about positive thinking but wereafraid to put into practice (2001)
What a grand and awe-inspiring spectacle!
Eric Newby A BOOK OF LANDS AND PEOPLES (2003)
With each exquisite presentation, he is distancing himself from the ridiculous spectacle that fashion has made of itself over the past decade.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Both points are probably valid, although the spectacle and the comedy alike have become more polished in the busy six months since.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Still, let's not get heavy about a show so reliant on music and spectacle.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
And with just five per cent of wearers needing standard spectacles, most end up paying much more for add-ons.
The Sun (2012)

Chinese translation of 'spectacle'

spectacle

(ˈspɛktəkl)

n

  1. (c) (= scene) 奇观(觀) (qíguān) (个(個), gè)
  2. (c/u) (= event, performance) 场(場)面 (chǎngmiàn)

Derived Forms

spectacles n pl (= glasses) 眼镜(鏡) (yǎnjìng)

Nearby words of
spectacle

  • specimen
  • speck
  • specs
  • spectacle
  • spectacles
  • spectacular
  • spectator
1 (noun) 
Definition
an impressive public show
a director passionate about music and spectacle
Synonyms
show
the Chelsea flower show
display
a dazzling dance display
exhibition
an exhibition of expressionist art
event
performance
The band did three performances at the Royal Albert Hall.
sight
Among the most spectacular sights are the great sea-bird colonies.
parade
A glittering parade of celebrities attended the event.
extravaganza
an all-night musical extravaganza
pageant
a traditional Christmas pageant
2 (noun) 
Definition
a strange, interesting, or ridiculous scene
the bizarre spectacle of an actor desperately demanding an encore
Synonyms
sight
I am going to show you the sights of our wonderful city.
wonder
a fascinating lecture on the wonders of nature
scene
phenomenon
The Loch Ness monster is not the only bizarre phenomenon that bookmakers take bets on.
curiosity
The company is a curiosity in the world of publishing.
marvel
A new technological marvel was invented there – the electron microscope.
laughing stock

Additional synonyms

in the sense of curiosity
Definition
a rare or unusual thing
The company is a curiosity in the world of publishing.
Synonyms
oddity,
wonder,
sight,
phenomenon,
spectacle,
freak,
marvel,
novelty,
rarity
in the sense of display
Definition
something displayed
a dazzling dance display
Synonyms
show,
exhibition,
demonstration,
parade,
spectacle,
pageant,
pageantry
in the sense of exhibition
Definition
a public display of art, skills, etc.
an exhibition of expressionist art
Synonyms
show,
display,
exhibit,
showing,
fair,
representation,
presentation,
spectacle,
showcase,
expo (informal),
exposition,
ex (Canadian, informal)

Synonyms of 'spectacle'

spectacle

Explore 'spectacle' in the dictionary

Additional synonyms

in the sense of extravaganza
Definition
any fanciful display, literary composition, etc.
an all-night musical extravaganza
Synonyms
spectacular,
show,
spectacle,
display,
pageant,
flight of fancy
in the sense of marvel
Definition
something that causes wonder
A new technological marvel was invented there – the electron microscope.
Synonyms
wonder,
phenomenon,
miracle,
portent
in the sense of pageant
Definition
any magnificent display or procession
a traditional Christmas pageant
Synonyms
show,
display,
parade,
ritual,
spectacle,
procession,
extravaganza,
tableau
in the sense of parade
A glittering parade of celebrities attended the event.
Synonyms
show,
display,
exhibition,
spectacle,
array
in the sense of performance
Definition
an artistic or dramatic production
The band did three performances at the Royal Albert Hall.
Synonyms
show,
appearance,
concert,
gig (informal),
recital
in the sense of phenomenon
Definition
any remarkable occurrence or person
The Loch Ness monster is not the only bizarre phenomenon that bookmakers take bets on.
Synonyms
wonder,
sensation,
spectacle,
sight,
exception,
miracle,
marvel,
prodigy,
rarity,
nonpareil,
black swan
in the sense of scene
Synonyms
show,
picture,
display,
sight,
drama,
exhibition,
representation,
spectacle,
pageant,
tableau
in the sense of wonder
Definition
something that causes surprise or awe
a fascinating lecture on the wonders of nature
Synonyms
phenomenon,
sight,
miracle,
spectacle,
curiosity,
marvel,
prodigy,
rarity,
portent,
wonderment,
nonpareil
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