Spectacle
(noun)
- A public show or display, such as a parade, concert, or sporting event.
- A striking or impressive display, such as a natural phenomenon or a work of art.
- A pair of eyeglasses or other device worn to correct vision or to protect the eyes.
Origin:
The word spectacle is from latin spectaculum, from spectare to look at, from spe- + -tare to look.
Examples:
- The parade was a spectacular sight.
- The natural spectacle of the aurora borealis was breathtaking.
- The spectacle of the fireworks display was awe-inspiring.
- The spectacle of the opera was magnificent.
- The spectacle of the game was exciting.