Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
object-lesson
noun
ˈäb-jəkt-ˌles-ən
Definition
A practical demonstration of a concept or principle using a tangible example.
Examples
- By witnessing the team’s failure, the players learned an important object-lesson about teamwork.
- Her speech provided an excellent object-lesson in effective communication.
- The exhibit served as an object-lesson in the effects of climate change on marine life.
Meaning
An object-lesson refers to an instance or event that serves as a lesson through one’s experience, typically illustrating a moral point or idea.
Synonyms
- lesson
- demonstration
- illustration
- example
