spectacle

CEFRC1

/ˈspɛktəkl̩/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    An impressive or unusual sight or event.

  2. 02

    noun

    A pair of glasses.

Examples

  • Don't make a spectacle of yourself crying in the street.

  • I need to buy new spectacle frames.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. An embarrassing or unedifying scene or situation.

  2. Attributive form of spectacles.

  3. An exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc.

More examples

In context

  • The royal wedding was a great spectacle.

  • He made a spectacle out of himself.

  • The horse race was a thrilling spectacle.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English spectacle, from Middle French spectacle, from Latin spectāculum (“a show, spectacle”), from spectō (“to see, behold”), frequentative of speciō (“to see”). See species. Doublet of spectaculum.