Definition and meaning of English word "circus"
circus
/ˈsɜːrkəs/
Meaning
NounA traveling company of performers that may include acrobats, clowns, trained animals, and other novelty acts, that gives shows usually in a circular tent.
How to use
The term 'circus' is often used in a figurative sense to describe a situation that is chaotic or confusing. For example, 'The meeting was a circus, with everyone talking at once.' It's worth noting that the plural form of 'circus' is 'circuses', not 'circi'.
🇬🇧 English
circus
Example
The circus will be in town next week.
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Common phrases
- run away to the circus— to elope or leave home to join the circus
- circus act— a performance or stunt in a circus
- big top circus— a large or traditional circus
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Frequency rank: #1437 in English
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The English word "circus" means "circus" in English.
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