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- [spek-tuh-kuh l]
- /ˈspɛk tə kəl/
- /ˈspek.tɪ.kl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [spek-tuh-kuh l]
- /ˈspɛk tə kəl/
Definitions of spectacles word
- noun spectacles anything presented to the sight or view, especially something of a striking or impressive kind: The stars make a fine spectacle tonight. 1
- noun spectacles a public show or display, especially on a large scale: The coronation was a lavish spectacle. 1
- noun spectacles spectacles, eyeglasses, especially with pieces passing over or around the ears for holding them in place. 1
- noun spectacles Often, spectacles. something resembling spectacles in shape or function. any of various devices suggesting spectacles, as one attached to a semaphore to display lights or different colors by colored glass. 1
- noun spectacles Obsolete. a spyglass. 1
- idioms spectacles make a spectacle of oneself, to call attention to one's unseemly behavior; behave foolishly or badly in public: They tell me I made a spectacle of myself at the party last night. 1
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Origin of spectacles
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Latin spectāculum a sight, spectacle, derivative of spectāre, frequentative of specere to look, regard. See -cle2
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Parts of speech for Spectacles
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spectacles popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
spectacles usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for spectacles
noun spectacles
- bifocal — having two different focuses
- bifocals — Bifocals are glasses with lenses made in two halves. The top part is for looking at things some distance away, and the bottom part is for reading and looking at things that are close.
- blinker — a flashing light for sending messages, as a warning device, etc, such as a direction indicator on a road vehicle
- blinkers — If you describe someone as wearing blinkers, you think that they have a narrow point of view and are not taking other people's opinions into account.
- glasses — Carter, 1858–1946, U.S. statesman.
Antonyms for spectacles
noun spectacles
- hidings — Plural form of hiding.
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