Cool MateMeaning of Spectator
a person who is watching an event, especially a sports event
In simple words: A person who watches something, like a game or show.
Spectator in a sentence
- The new football stadium will hold 75 000 spectators.
- Thousands of spectators lined the route of the royal procession.
- He was rendered a virtual spectator for large parts of the game.
- Spectators lined the route of the president's walkabout.
- The stadium will seat 60 000 spectators.
- This year's festival attracted 87 000 spectators.
- I think soccer is the best spectator sport there is.
How to use Spectator
Used for any event where people watch. Not appropriate for participants; use 'contestant' for those taking part.
Grammar pattern
spectator + preposition (at, of)
Memory hint
Think of 'spec' as 'see' — a spectator is someone who sees the event.
Related words
Collocations with Spectator
Opposites of Spectator
Common mistakes with Spectator
- Saying 'spectators' instead of 'audience' when referring to a movie theater.
- Confusing with 'spectate' which is a verb.
- Using it in contexts where 'participant' is more suitable.
Spectator appears in
Spectator in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
متفرج
شخص يشاهد شيئًا ما، مثل مباراة أو عرض.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দর্শক
যে কেউ কিছু দেখছে, যেমন কোনো খেলা বা অনুষ্ঠান।
- GermanDeutsch
Zuschauer
Jemand, der etwas ansieht, wie ein Spiel oder eine Show.
- SpanishEspañol
Espectador
Alguien que mira algo, como un partido o un espectáculo.
- Persianفارسی
تماشاگر
کسی که چیزی را تماشا میکند، مثل یک بازی یا نمایش.
- FrenchFrançais
Spectateur
Quelqu'un qui regarde quelque chose, comme un match ou un spectacle.
- Hindiहिन्दी
दर्शक
कोई भी इंसान जो कुछ देख रहा हो, जैसे कोई खेल या शो।
- ItalianItaliano
Spettatore
Una persona che guarda qualcosa, come una partita o uno spettacolo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Espectador
Alguém que fica olhando alguma coisa, tipo um jogo ou um show.
- RussianРусский
Зритель
Человек, который смотрит что-то, вроде игры или шоу.
- Urduاردو
تماشاگر
کوئی شخص جو کچھ دیکھ رہا ہو، جیسے کوئی کھیل یا شو۔
- Chinese中文
观众,旁观者
看热闹的人，比如看比赛或者看表演。
More words like Spectator
- Viewer
- Observer
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Spectator
What does Spectator mean?
A person who watches something, like a game or show.
What is the definition of Spectator?
a person who is watching an event, especially a sports event
How do you use Spectator in a sentence?
The new football stadium will hold 75 000 spectators.
Can you give another example of Spectator?
Thousands of spectators lined the route of the royal procession.
What are synonyms for Spectator?
Common alternatives include onlooker, viewer, bystander, observer.
What is the opposite of Spectator?
Opposite meanings include participant, contestant.
What words go with Spectator?
It commonly pairs with mere, passive, silent, crowd, attract, draw, seat, gather, turn up, line something, event, sport.
What are common mistakes when using Spectator?
Saying 'spectators' instead of 'audience' when referring to a movie theater. Confusing with 'spectate' which is a verb. Using it in contexts where 'participant' is more suitable.
How do you pronounce Spectator?
US: /["/ˈspekteɪtər/"]/, UK: /["/spekˈteɪtə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Spectator?
Used for any event where people watch. Not appropriate for participants; use 'contestant' for those taking part.
What CEFR level is Spectator?
"Spectator" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.