Definitions For Spectacle

noun

  • (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
  • A blunder that makes you look ridiculous; used in the phrase make a spectacle of' yourself
  • An elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale
  • Something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
  • A very impressive show
  • Something that attracts attention because it is very unusual or very shocking
  • A pair of lenses set into a frame and worn over the eyes

Is Spectacles a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
16
Words with Friends
20

The word Spectacle is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Spectacle in a Sentence

  • He peered through his spectacles.
  • The multimedia spectacles that have become established parts of the opening and closing ceremonies for the Olympic Games

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