spectator
noun
spec·ta·tor
ˈspek-ˌtā-tər 
spek-ˈtā-
1
: one who looks on or watches
2
: a shoe having contrasting colors with a perforated design at the toe and sometimes heel
spectator
adjective
Examples of spectator in a Sentence
The spectators lining the road cheered the racers on.
The accident attracted a large crowd of spectators.
I wasn't a participant in the preparations, merely a spectator.
Recent Examples on the Web
During the downpour, spectators were told to leave their seats and take cover, while players cleared the field.
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Jill Martin, CNN, 6 Sep. 2024
The Aiken Steeplechase Association hosts the Imperial Cup in March and the Holiday Cup in October — races that attract more than 30,000 spectators each year.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
No electronics in the courtroom As for those rules, another one is no electronic devices – phones or computers – in the courtroom for spectators.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2024
Sure, folks who have attended the Open since well before the Honey Deuce hit Instagram might have some thoughts about the A-List bandwagon, but famous spectators can have a real impact on sports viewership and, thus, support for the competitors.
—Grace McCarty, SELF, 4 Sep. 2024
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Jill Martin, CNN, 6 Sep. 2024
The Aiken Steeplechase Association hosts the Imperial Cup in March and the Holiday Cup in October — races that attract more than 30,000 spectators each year.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
No electronics in the courtroom As for those rules, another one is no electronic devices – phones or computers – in the courtroom for spectators.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2024
Sure, folks who have attended the Open since well before the Honey Deuce hit Instagram might have some thoughts about the A-List bandwagon, but famous spectators can have a real impact on sports viewership and, thus, support for the competitors.
—Grace McCarty, SELF, 4 Sep. 2024
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spectator
noun
spec·ta·tor
ˈspek-ˌtāt-ər
spek-ˈtāt-
: a person who looks on (as at a sports event)
spectator
adjective
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