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Definition spectacle in British English

spectacle noun

noun
/ˈspektək(ə)l/
Example

Watching a lion chase its prey is one of nature's most exciting spectacles.

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We present the world's finest racing drivers in a spectacle of great daring and skill.

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Congress is keen to avoid the spectacle of sending government workers home.

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Definition spectacle in British English