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Spectacle
01
a thing or person that is striking or impressive to see, often because it is unusual or remarkable
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
spectacles
Examples
The hot air balloons rising at dawn created a picturesque spectacle.
02
an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale
03
a blunder that makes you look ridiculous; used in the phrase `make a spectacle of' yourself
