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SPECTACLE definition: 1. an unusual or unexpected event or situation that attracts attention, interest, or disapproval…. Learn more.
: something exhibited to view as unusual, notable, or entertaining. especially : an eye-catching or dramatic public display. b. : an object of curiosity or contempt. made a spectacle of herself. 2. spectacles ˈspek-ti-kəlz. also -ˌti-kəlz. plural : a device used to correct defects of vision : glasses. 3.
A spectacle is something you can't believe you are seeing. Get on top of your desk at work in your underpants while playing the kazoo and you're making a spectacle of yourself.
an unusual or unexpected event or situation that attracts attention: 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).
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.
Spectacle definition: anything presented to the sight or view, especially something of a striking or impressive kind. See examples of SPECTACLE used in a sentence.
Definition of spectacle noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
[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.
Spectacle definition: Something that can be seen or viewed, especially something of a remarkable or impressive nature.
SPECTACLE definition: 1. an event that is exciting or unusual to watch 2. to do something that makes you look stupid and…. Learn more.
