spectacle
noun /ˈspektəkl/
/ˈspektəkl/
Idioms - spectacles[plural] (formal)(also glasses)(also informal specs especially in British English)two lenses in a frame that rests on the nose and ears. People wear spectacles in order to be able to see better or to protect their eyes from bright light.
- a pair of spectacles
- a spectacle case (= to put your spectacles in)
- [countable, uncountable] a performance or an event that is very impressive and exciting to look at
- The carnival parade was a magnificent spectacle.
Extra Examples- I attended solely to witness the sheer spectacle of a political rally.
- The Olympics are a wonderful visual 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.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- dramatic
- grand
- great
- …
- watch
- witness
- enjoy
- …
- make a spectacle of yourself
- [singular] an unusual or surprising sight or situation that attracts a lot of attention
- I remember the sad spectacle of her standing in her wedding dress, covered in mud.
- the sad spectacle of him struggling to keep up with the younger players
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- dramatic
- grand
- great
- …
- watch
- witness
- enjoy
- …
- make a spectacle of yourself
Word OriginMiddle English: via Old French from Latin spectaculum ‘public show’, from spectare, frequentative of specere ‘to look’.
Idioms
make a spectacle of yourself
- to draw attention to yourself by behaving or dressing in a silly way in public