Definition of spectatornext
as in observer
someone who sees or watches something a building demolition that drew a crowd of spectators even at 3:00 a.m.

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Recent Examples of spectator All this to say, the power couple has finally entered wedding mode as spectators gather around Madison Square Garden hoping to catch a glimpse at the festivities. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 3 July 2026 Held outdoors at night, the festival welcomes 3,000 spectators seated on deckchairs across the Louvre’s Cour Carrée. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 July 2026 The British Grand Prix at Silverstone is set to be the largest Formula 1 event ever, with 565,000 spectators. Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Baseball fans might remember the Metrodome's iconic blue seats, and now in Atwater, Minnesota, spectators can once again grab one and watch a game. John Lauritsen, CBS News, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for spectator
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Noun
  • His game-calling drew consistent criticism from fans and media observers.
    Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • This development is often overlooked because many Western observers continue to see China’s space program as a purely state-run enterprise.
    Rainer Zitelmann, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Kittrell hopes the series will reintroduce viewers to artists who don’t get the same attention as Nirvana and Pearl Jam, like L7 and Spin Doctors.
    Angelina Mazza, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • The pro-government newspaper Sabah said dozens of viewers were offended by jokes on religion and filed complaints against the comedian, prompting the investigation.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026

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“Spectator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spectator. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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