spectator

noun
UK: /spekˈteɪ.tər/
US: /ˈspekˌteɪ.tər/

  1. A person who watches an event, sport, or show.

    1. The spectator watched the game.
    2. Every spectator in the stadium was cheering loudly for their team.

  2. Someone who observes an activity without taking part.

    1. He was just a spectator to the argument.
    2. As a spectator, I could see the flaws in their business strategy.

Synonyms

observer witness onlooker bystander viewer

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "spectator" in English means: A person who watches an event, sport, or show., Someone who observes an activity without taking part..

The phonetic transcription of "spectator" is /spekˈteɪ.tər/ in British English and /ˈspekˌteɪ.tər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "spectator": observer, witness, onlooker, bystander, viewer.

Example usage of "spectator": "The spectator watched the game.". More examples on the page.