something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
"the tragic spectacle of cripples trying to escape"
an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale
"The fireworks show over the harbor was nothing short of a spectacular sight that left everyone in awe."
a blunder that makes you look ridiculous; used in the phrase `make a spectacle of' yourself
"After tripping over his own shoelaces right before the speech, he really made a spectacle of himself."
An exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc.
"The firework display over the lake was a spectacular sight that left everyone in awe."