Spectacles

A2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈspɛk.tə.kəlz/

Definitions of spectacles

noun an event or scene that is memorable for its visual impact

Example Sentences

A1 I wear spectacles to help me see better.

A2 She lost her spectacles and couldn't find them anywhere.

B1 He bought a new pair of spectacles with a trendy frame.

B2 The professor peered over his spectacles as he examined the student's work.

C1 The antique spectacles were carefully preserved in a glass case.

C2 The opera singer looked elegant in her diamond-encrusted spectacles.

Examples of spectacles in a Sentence

formal The professor peered over his spectacles as he reviewed the research paper.

informal I can't find my spectacles anywhere, have you seen them?

slang Check out those cool specs, where did you get them?

figurative Through the spectacles of hindsight, we can see where we went wrong.

Grammatical Forms of spectacles

plural

spectacles

comparative

more spectacular

superlative

most spectacular

present tense

spectacle

future tense

will spectacle

perfect tense

have spectacled

continuous tense

is spectacling

singular

spectacle

positive degree

spectacular

infinitive

to spectacle

gerund

spectacling

participle

spectacled

Origin and Evolution of spectacles

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'spectacles' originated from the Latin word 'spectaculum', meaning a show or sight.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'spectacles' transitioned from referring to a public show or performance to specifically meaning eyeglasses for improving vision.