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spectacle

/ˈspɛktəkl̩/
noun
  1. An exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc.

    "The horse race was a thrilling spectacle."

  2. An embarrassing or unedifying scene or situation.

    "He made a spectacle out of himself."

  3. (usually in the plural) An optical instrument consisting of two lenses set in a light frame, and worn to assist sight, to obviate some defect in the organs of vision, or to shield the eyes from bright light.

Synonymspageant, show, eyeglasses, glasses, specs

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