noun

spectacle

Translation

spectacle, sight, display, glasses

The fireworks display was a real spectacle.

He made a spectacle of himself at the party.

He wears a pair of spectacles.

((a spectacle)) an impressive sight The fireworks were a spectacle.

((to make a spectacle of oneself)) to behave foolishly in public He made a spectacle of himself.

Synonyms: sight, show, display; (plural) glasses

From Latin 'spectare' (to look at), meaning 'a thing to be looked at'.

A 'spectacle' is an impressive sight that 'spectators' watch. It can also mean 'spectacles' (glasses), which help you see.