spectator — a person who watches at a show, game, or other event
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who watches at a show, game, or other event
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspektətər/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather claims he was just a spectator when the pie fight started, but his shirt was covered in cream.
- As a spectator at the chess tournament, she found herself more nervous than the actual players.
- The security guard accidentally became a spectator sport himself when he slipped on a banana peel.
spectator
NOUN[/ˈspektətər/]
a person who watches at a show, game, or other event
Every spectator jumps up as the striker scores in the final minute.
The spectator with calculator rides the elevator!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'spectator,' derived from 'spectare' (to watch or observe), which comes from 'specere' (to see or look). The word entered English through French influence during the medieval period.
Breakdown
spect- (to see/watch, from Latin specere) + -ator (one who does, agent noun suffix) = spectator (one who watches)
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📝Examples
“My grandfather claims he was just a spectator when the pie fight started, but his shirt was covered in cream.”
“As a spectator at the chess tournament, she found herself more nervous than the actual players.”
“The security guard accidentally became a spectator sport himself when he slipped on a banana peel.”
“Unlike her competitive sister, Emma preferred being a spectator rather than participating in sports.”
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