nounπShareAn exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc."The horse race was a thrilling spectacle."entertainmenteventappearancecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn embarrassing or unedifying scene or situation."He made a spectacle out of himself."situationevententertainmentsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(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."My grandmother wears spectacles to read her favorite books. "medicinetechnologyappearancedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn aid to the intellectual sight."History, when viewed through the spectacle of primary source documents, became far more engaging and understandable to the students. "aidappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA spyglass; a looking-glass."My grandfather used his old spectacle to look at the tiny insects in the garden. "appearancedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe brille of a snake."The shed snakeskin was translucent except for the two circular spectacles that covered the eyes. "animalpartbiologyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA frame with different coloured lenses on a semaphore signal through which light from a lamp shines at night, often a part of the signal arm."The train conductor carefully adjusted the spectacle on the semaphore arm, ensuring the light shone clearly through the red lens. "signaltechnologydevicecommunicationnauticalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
