B2nounartsmedia
US/ˈspek.tə.kəl/
UK/ˈspek.tə.kəl/
something impressive or strange to look at, especially a large public show or event
In context
The fireworks over the river were a breathtaking spectacle.
He made a spectacle of himself by shouting at the waiter.
The opening ceremony was a huge spectacle of music and light.
Words that go with spectacle
adjective + noun
- a public spectacleThe trial became a public spectacle.
- a great spectacleThe festival was a great spectacle.
- a sad spectacleThe ruined garden was a sad spectacle.
verb + noun
- make a spectacle of yourselfPlease don't make a spectacle of yourself in public.
- watch the spectacleThousands came to watch the spectacle.
noun + preposition
- spectacle ofThey stared at the spectacle of the burning ship.