spectacle

Definition

  • noun: a very impressive show
  • noun: something exhibited to view as unusual, notable, or entertaining
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: sight, representation, pageant

Examples

  • She hoped the situation would not become a 'spectacle'.

  • You 'made a spectacle of yourself' at the party.

  • The photo exhibit was quite a 'spectacle'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Sorry, could you just... could you just do something with those. Thank you, darling. Don't! Don't! The joys of butterfingered staff. Stop making a spectacle of yourself and clean that up. You clean that up. Apologise. I'm sorry. Turns out I'm not such (..)
    2016 TvShow: Fleabag Title: Episode #1.6 Season: 1 Episode 6