Spectator (Noun)
Meaning 1
A woman's pump with medium heel; usually in contrasting colors for toe and heel.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The spectator pump was a staple in many women's wardrobes during the 1950s.
- She paired her spectator pump with a fitted dress and pearls for a classic look.
- The spectator pump's contrasting colors added a touch of whimsy to her outfit.
- As she walked down the street, her spectator pump caught the eye of every passerby.
- The spectator pump was a versatile shoe that could be dressed up or down.
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Meaning 2
A close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind); "the spectators applauded the performance"; "television viewers"; "sky watchers discovered a new star".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The keen-eyed spectator spotted a mistake in the painting that had gone unnoticed by the art critics.
- She was fascinated by the wildlife exhibit and became a mesmerized spectator of the big cats for hours.
- Spectators of the Olympic Games cheered as the home team won the gold medal in the final relay event.
- Astronomical events are often made more enjoyable by informing and educating amateur spectators of the celestial phenomenon they are witnessing.
- As a keen spectator of human behavior, she loved to sit in parks and observe the people around her.