26984 words

spectacle

6 definitions • 13 examples
1

Examples:

It was a strange spectacle to see the two former enemies shaking hands and slapping each other on the back.
spectacle of We witnessed the extraordinary spectacle of an elderly lady climbing a tree to rescue her cat.
2
a public event or show that is exciting to watch:

Examples:

The carnival was a magnificent spectacle.
The television show was mere spectacle (= had an exciting appearance, but little value).
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4

Examples:

a spectacle case
He developed the market for plastic spectacle lenses.
Why do spectacle frames cost so much?
The number of spectacle wearers in the UK is growing.
5

Examples:

an amazing/terrible spectacle
The trial became a public spectacle.
She made a spectacle of herself (= behaved in a way that attracted attention and made her look ridiculous).
6
a large public event or show:

Examples:

The fireworks were a magnificent spectacle.

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