noun

1. An exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc.

   “The horse race was a thrilling spectacle.”

2. An embarrassing or unedifying scene or situation.

   “He made a spectacle out of himself.”

3. (usually in the plural) An optical instrument consisting of two lenses set in a light frame, and worn to assist sight, to obviate some defect in the organs of vision, or to shield the eyes from bright light.

Synonyms: pageant, show, eyeglasses, glasses, specs