noun
spectacle
Spectacle (noun) means an exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc.
noun
1
An exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc.
2
Drama and excitement in a display, product, performance, exhibition, etc.
3
An embarrassing or unedifying scene or situation.
4
The brille of a snake.
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Etymology
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.
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What is the meaning of spectacle?
"spectacle" (noun) means an exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc.
What are the different meanings of spectacle?
"spectacle" has 3 main meanings: 1. An exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc; 2. Drama and excitement in a display, product, performance, exhibition, etc; 3. An embarrassing or unedifying scene or situation.