Spectacle
21spectacle — spec|ta|cle [ˈspektəkəl] n [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: Latin spectaculum, from spectare; SPECTATOR] 1.) a very impressive show or scene ▪ a multimedia dance and opera spectacle 2.) [usually singular] an unusual or interesting thing or …
22spectacle */*/ — UK [ˈspektək(ə)l] / US noun Word forms spectacle : singular spectacle plural spectacles [countable/uncountable] an unusual, exciting, or impressive event or sight Watching a lion chase its prey is one of nature s most exciting spectacles. a)… …
23spectacle — a transparent membrane covering the eye. Petromyzontidae have a primary spectacle that is an unattached modification of the cornea while other fishes may have a secondary spectacle formed from skin originally fused to the cornea and subsequently… …
24spectacle — spec|ta|cle [ spektəkl ] noun ** count or uncount an unusual, exciting, or impressive event or sight: Watching a lion chase its prey is one of nature s most exciting spectacles. a. count or uncount an exciting and impressive public event or… …
25spectacle — [14] Spectacle is one of a large family of English words that go back ultimately to Latin specere ‘look’ (a descendant of the Indo European base *spek ‘look’, of which a reversed Greek version *skep gave English sceptic and scope). Others include …
26spectacle — noun (C) 1 a very impressive show or scene: The military parade was a magnificent spectacle. 2 (usually singular) an unusual thing or situation to be seen or noticed (+ of): the curious spectacle of a cat actually chasing a dog 3 make a spectacle …
27spectacle — noun 1) a spectacle fit for a monarch Syn: display, show, pageant, parade, performance, exhibition, extravaganza, spectacular 2) they were rather an odd spectacle Syn: sight, vision, scene …
28spectacle — [14] Spectacle is one of a large family of English words that go back ultimately to Latin specere ‘look’ (a descendant of the Indo European base *spek ‘look’, of which a reversed Greek version *skep gave English sceptic and scope). Others include …
29spectacle — n. 1 a public show, ceremony, etc. 2 anything attracting public attention (a charming spectacle; a disgusting spectacle). Phrases and idioms: make a spectacle of oneself make oneself an object of ridicule. Etymology: ME f. OF f. L spectaculum f.… …
30spectacle — noun 1) his love of spectacle Syn: display, show, pageantry, performance, exhibition, pomp and circumstance, extravaganza, spectacular 2) they were rather an odd spectacle Syn: sight, vision …
