spec·ta·cle 
/ˈspɛktɪkəl/ noun
plural spec·ta·cles /ˈspɛktɪkəl/ noun 1 [count] : a very impressive show
▪ a giant film spectacle ▪ a Broadway spectacle 2 [count] : something that attracts attention because it is very unusual or very shocking — usually singular ▪ The photo exhibit was quite a spectacle. ▪ She hoped the situation would not become a spectacle. 3 spectacles [plural] old-fashioned : glasses
▪ He peered through his spectacles.
▪ a giant film spectacle ▪ a Broadway spectacle
▪ He peered through his spectacles.
make a spectacle of yourself
: to do something in front of other people that is very embarrassing
▪ You made a spectacle of yourself at the party.
▪ You made a spectacle of yourself at the party.
rose-colored spectacles — see rose-colored
