Spectator

Quick meaning: Spectator is a noun meaning One who watches an event; especially, an event held outdoors.

Meaning

One who watches an event; especially, an event held outdoors.

More Meanings

1. One who observes, sees, or views something; an observer.

Example Sentences

The cheering spectators watched the fireworks.

The ſpring diſplaying her elegant taſte, the proud walk of the gold-feathered pheaſant, the light tread of the ſmall-hoofed hind, and the dancing of the ſtar-trained peacock, infuſed joy into the ſoul of the ſpectator of the aſtoniſhing works of the Creator.

Bart spies an opportunity to make a quick buck so he channels his inner carny and posits his sinking house as a natural wonder of the world and its inhabitants as freaks, barking to dazzled spectators, “Behold the horrors of the Slanty Shanty! See the twisted creatures that dwell within! Meet Cue-Ball, the man with no hair!”

Word Forms

• spectators
• spectatour

Synonyms for spectator

Depending on context, synonyms include audience, observer, crowd, watcher, viewer, witness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include viewer, witness, watcher, onlooker, beholder, bystander.

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