Spectator meaning

What does “spectator” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“spectator” is a noun with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind).

spectator

noun

  1. a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

    “the spectators applauded the performance”

    “television viewers”

  2. a woman's pump with medium heel; usually in contrasting colors for toe and heel

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University