spectator
noun
a person who looks on or watches; onlooker; observer.
spectators
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pluralof spectator.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Around 8 a.m., the line had swelled past 50 people and spectators began heading into the courtroom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Open singles draw actually started, but spectators had packed the 14,000 seats of Louis Armstrong Stadium to the brim.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
The morning session had been washed out and only 24.5 overs of play were possible as the players dodged the showers, meaning spectators will receive a 50% refund on the price of their ticket.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Video captured by KBAK/KBFX showed crowds of spectators and football players in full gear sprinting toward the exits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
The entire first floor was covered with carpeting to muffle the noise made by spectators, and the folding seats had been replaced with upholstered and consequently “soundless” chairs.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
