anything presented to the sight or view, esp. something of a striking or impressive kind

The stars make a fine spectacle tonight.

a public show or display, esp. on a large scale

The coronation was a lavish spectacle.

spectacles. eyeglasses, esp. with pieces passing over or around the ears for holding them in place.

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.

Obsolete . a spyglass. ?

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.

noun

normality , ordinariness

noun

comedy , curiosity , demonstration , display , drama , event , exposition , extravaganza , marvel , movie , pageant , parade , performance , phenomenon , play , production , representation , scene , show , sight , spectacular , tableau , view , wonder , array , panoply , pomp , example , exhibition