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    Spectacles

    /ˈspɛk.tə.kəlz/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A pair of glasses worn to improve eyesight or for decoration.
    She put on her spectacles to read the fine print.
    An elaborate visual display or performance, often intended to impress or entertain.
    The fireworks display was a beautiful spectacle that delighted the crowd.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'spectaculum', meaning 'a sight or show'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    behind the spectacles:
    Refers to someone’s perspective or viewpoint, often implying insight.
    replace spectacles:
    To change one's perspective or way of seeing things.
    put on spectacles:
    To consider a situation with a different viewpoint.

    Related Words

    vision
    The ability to see; eyesight or sight.
    optometry
    The practice of examining and correcting vision.
    lens
    A piece of glass or other transparent substance that focuses or disperses light.

    Slang Meanings

    Specs
    He forgot his specs at home.
    Goggles
    She wore her goggles while working on the computer to reduce eye strain.