Meaning of spectacle

A spectacle is a visual performance that is extreme and "over the top."
It sometimes has a negative connotation: She had a outrageous fit and made a spectacle of herself.

Thanks. So I understand that it works in the sentence I wrote, which I saw on the net?

yes. Some shows, like circuses are described as "spectacles."

So any visual performance show can be described as spectacle, but it is not a substitute for the word event. I guess I can use it for anything that has to do with shows?

But it can not be used for: at the soccer world cup spectacle. Could it?

AnonymousBut it can not be used for: at the soccer world cup spectacle.

No. It really does not fit sports like soccer, baseball or the olympics. But it does fit TV wrestling sports like this:

Another sport we might call a spectacle is bull fighting. There are elaborate costumes, regalia and loud music.

And how could I omit this sport from the category of "spectacle"!

Thank you very much. That was very helpful.

So basically it fits the shows that are based on visual performance as you said, such as bull fighting, wrestling, circus, and the bodybuilding sentence I wrote. Am I right?

Finally, is it possible just to say: the bodybuilding competition was an amazing spectacle; or what an amazing spectacle?

Many thanks.

AnonymousAm I right?

Yes.

AnonymousFinally, is it possible just to say: the bodybuilding competition was an amazing spectacle; or what an amazing spectacle?

Yes.