Explanation and meaning of circus.

circus

/'sɜrkəs/

noun
a genus of haws comprising the harriers
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genus circus

type of:
bird genus
noun
a frenetic disorganized (and often comic) disturbance suggestive of a large public entertainment
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"it was so funny it was a circus"

Similar:

carnival

type of:
disturbance
noun
an arena consisting of an oval or circular area enclosed by tiers of seats and usually covered by a tent
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"they used the elephants to help put up the circus"

type of:
scene of action arena
noun
(antiquity) an open-air stadium for chariot races and gladiatorial games
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type of:
arena bowl sports stadium stadium
noun
a performance given by a traveling company of acrobats, clowns, and trained animals
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"the children always love to go to the circus"

type of:
show
noun
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
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"he ran away from home to join the circus"

type of:
company troupe

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