CEFR B2

spectacle

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: show, display, event, pageant, extravaganza