Meaning & use
spectator
A person who watches an event, performance, or activity without taking part in it.
See it in a sentence
The spectators cheered loudly as the cyclists sprinted toward the finish line.
A single spectator can sometimes affect a game by heckling the players.
A note on using this word
Spectator specifically implies watching a scheduled event like a game or show, unlike the more general onlooker.
Words with a similar meaning
onlookerviewerobserver
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Words with an opposite meaning
participant
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