circus
🇺🇸
/ˈsɜːrkəs/
🇬🇧
/ˈsɜːkəs/
noun
R
A traveling show with performers and sometimes animals doing tricks.
The circus came to town with clowns, acrobats, and elephants.
R
The show itself, usually held in a big tent.
We watched the circus under the big top tent.
R
A situation that gets a lot of public attention, often in a chaotic way.
The political debate turned into a media circus with reporters everywhere.
R
A circular open area where streets meet.
Piccadilly Circus is a famous meeting point in London.
R
An ancient outdoor arena for games and races.
The Roman circus was used for chariot races and public events.
translation
A traveling show with performers and sometimes animals doing tricks.; The show itself, usually held in a big tent.; A situation that gets a lot of public attention, often in a chaotic way.; A circular open area where streets meet.; An ancient outdoor arena for games and races.
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Plural
circuses