mediaspectacle
nounUK /ˈmiːdiəˌspɛktəkəl/
US /ˈmiːdiəˌspɛktəkəl/
A big, exciting show on TV, the internet, or in the news that lots of people watch.
The rocket launch turned into a mediaspectacle that everyone watched live.
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2. A news story that is made to seem much bigger and more dramatic than it really is.
The small mistake became a mediaspectacle by the next morning.
3. A famous person's public moment that is shown everywhere online and on TV.
Her wedding was a mediaspectacle with cameras on every corner.
4. A planned event designed mainly to get lots of attention from reporters.
The company's product launch was a mediaspectacle with lights and music.