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Definition of spectacle - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
visualstrange or interesting sight
- The eclipse was a rare spectacle.
2.
public displaysomething displayed for public viewing
- The fireworks show was an incredible spectacle..
3.
embarrassmentRare embarrassing or ridiculous situationRare
- He made a spectacle of himself at the party.
4.
eyewearDated UK glasses used to assist visionDated UK
- She put on her spectacles to read the book.
Images of spectacle
glasses used to assist vision
Expressions with spectacle
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act in a way that attracts public attention
He made a spectacle by shouting in the library.
container for storing eyeglasses
She placed her glasses in the spectacle case before going to bed..
draw unwanted attention by embarrassing oneself in public
He made a spectacle of himself at the party by shouting loudly.
structure of glasses that holds the lenses and rests on ears
He adjusted his spectacle frame so it sat comfortably on his nose.
lens fitted into eyeglass frames to improve or protect vision
The optician replaced the scratched spectacle lens quickly.
Origin of spectacle
Latin, spectaculum (a show) + -le (noun suffix)
Terms with spectacle included in their meaning
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observation
someone observing a spectacle or event
commotion
public disturbance or spectacle
spectacle
public spectacle
distraction
incidental spectacle diverting attention
traditional spectacle
event where bulls are fought by matadors
shameful spectacle
embarrassing public display or spectacle
parade spectacle
grand display, often as part of a ceremony or for show
professional wrestling
scripted spectacle resembling competitive sport
eyewear
spectacle lens with varying power for distance and reading
spectacle
group walk in public for fun or to be noticed
spectacles
bridge between spectacle lenses resting on the nose
spectacle
grand and showy like a parade or ceremony
Examples of spectacle in a sentence
The fireworks created a dazzling spectacle. The parade was a grand spectacle. The circus offered a thrilling spectacle. The politician's speech turned into a spectacle. Her outburst at the meeting was quite a spectacle. He forgot his spectacles at home and couldn't see clearly.
Her spectacles were stylish and matched her outfit.
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- French:spectacle, exposition, ...
- German:Spektakel, Schaustück, ...
- Italian:spettacolo, show, ...
- Spanish:espectáculo, show, ...
- Portuguese:espetáculo, show, ...
- Chinese:奇观, 盛况, ...
- Japanese:光景, 見世物, ...
- Arabic:مَشْهَد, عَرْض, ...
- Hebrew:מַרְאֶה, מַרְאֶה מַרְשִׁים, ...
- Russian:зрелище, показ, ...
- Ukrainian:видовище, шоу, ...
- Hindi:दृश्य, चश्मा, ...
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