spectacle (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈspɛktəkəl/
Definition
A visually striking performance or display, especially one on a large scale and impressive to look at.
Examples
The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games was a magnificent spectacle of light and sound.
Tourists gathered to witness the natural spectacle of the aurora borealis dancing across the night sky.
The circus promised a grand spectacle with acrobats, clowns, and exotic animals.
How to Use spectacle
- make a spectacle of oneself (idiom)
- To behave in a silly or embarrassing way in public. — "Please don't make a spectacle of yourself at the wedding."
- a spectacle to behold (collocation)
- Something very impressive or remarkable to see. — "The ancient ruins at sunset were truly a spectacle to behold."
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