spectator

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   One who watches an event; especially, an event held outdoors.

   The cheering spectators watched the fireworks.

2. 2
   noun

   One who observes, sees, or views something; an observer.

   The ſpring diſplaying her elegant taſte, the proud walk of the gold-feathered pheaſant, the light tread of the ſmall-hoofed hind, and the dancing of the ſtar-trained peacock, infuſed joy into the ſoul of the ſpectator of the aſtoniſhing works of the Creator.

3. 3
   noun

   a woman's pump with medium heel

4. 4
   noun

   a close observer

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin spectātor, from frequentative verb spectō (“watch”), from speciō (“look at”). Equivalent to spectate + -or. Doublet of speculator.