noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An object, event or person that is stared at by many people; a spectacle. archaic

Synonyms

All synonyms

amazementbuttbywordcuriositydupeexception

Etymology

From gazing + stock.

Related phrases

laughing stock

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