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Definition of circus - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
entertainmenttraveling company of performers with acrobats and clowns
- The circus arrived in town with great fanfare.
2.
chaosbusy, chaotic scene or situation
- The traffic accident turned the intersection into a circus..
3.
urban featureUK round open space in a town where several streets convergeUK
- Piccadilly Circus is a famous roundabout in London..
4.
venueoval or circular arena for performances
- The circus was held in a large tent.
5.
historyDated ancient Roman building for chariot racingDated
- The ruins of the circus are still visible today.
Images of circus
traveling company of performers with acrobats and clowns 
round open space in a town where several streets converge 
ancient Roman building for chariot racing
Expressions with circus
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express that a problem is not your responsibility or concern
Not your circus, not your monkeys, so don't get involved.
news event with overwhelming media attention, often chaotic
The trial became a media circus with reporters everywhere.
situation characterized by chaotic activity and confusion
The school fair turned into a three-ring circus with all the activities happening at once..
in a chaotic or noisy manner
The meeting was like a circus with everyone shouting.
not my problem or responsibility
When they argued, I thought, not my circus, not my monkeys.
acrobat performing stunts in a circus
The circus acrobat amazed the crowd with her flips.
performance typical of a circus
The clown's circus act made everyone laugh.
circular arena in a circus for performances
The acrobats dazzled the audience in the circus ring.
large tent used for circus performances
The circus tent was packed with an eager audience awaiting the show..
circus that moves from place to place
The traveling circus arrived in town last night.
chaotic or busy small-scale event
The office was a flea circus during the sale.
event showcasing aircraft aerobatics
We attended a flying circus at the airshow.
performance skills like acrobatics juggling and trapeze used in circus shows
Students practiced various circus arts for the end-of-year showcase.
peanut-shaped flavored marshmallow candy
I bought a bag of circus peanuts at the store.
modern circus using theater, storytelling, and artistic performance
New circus combines acrobatics with storytelling and music.
leave home to seek adventure and freedom
He decided to run away and join the circus.
person with unusual traits shown in a circus
The circus freak attracted large crowds at the fair.
Origin of circus
Latin, circus (circle)
Terms with circus included in their meaning
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circus
performer in a circus who entertains by acting silly
circus
performer skilled in physical feats
circus
main tent in a circus for performances
comedy
circus act with many clowns in a small car
circus skills
actively throwing and catching objects
circus
person who trains and performs with lions
circus arts
long sheets for aerial performances
circus
performing animal knowing only one trick
circus
stunt performed by an acrobat
show
the circus and its lifestyle
circus
tightrope used in acrobatics high above the ground
circus
performance on a tightrope
circus
triangular formation with performers supporting others
circus
tightly stretched rope for acrobats to perform
circus
performance involving walking on a tightrope
circus
acrobat performing on a tightrope or slack rope
entertainment
person who introduces performers and animals in a circus
circus
perform on a tightrope high above the ground
circus attraction
woman with a beard, often featured in shows
circus
gymnast performing acrobatics on a trapeze
circus gymnastics
swinging or horizontal bar for acrobatic or gymnastic moves
circus
swing from a high horizontal bar in acrobatics
circus skill
juggling pattern with props caught by opposite hands
circus
juggling move balancing an object on the chin
Examples of circus in a sentence
The circus featured daring acrobatic feats. The market was a circus during the holiday season. Her birthday party turned into a circus. The circus was bustling with activity. They met at the circus to start their tour. The children were excited to visit the circus downtown.
A new circus opened in the city center last week. Historians study the layout of the ancient circus. The circus was a central feature of Roman entertainment.
View all translations of circus
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- French:cirque, foire, ...
- German:Zirkus, chaotische Situation, ...
- Italian:circo, caos, ...
- Spanish:circo, caos, ...
- Portuguese:circo, confusão, ...
- Chinese:马戏团, 混乱, ...
- Japanese:サーカス, 混乱状態, ...
- Arabic:سِيرْك, سَاحَة فَوْضَى, ...
- Hebrew:קִרְקָס, בַּלָגָן, ...
- Russian:цирк, хаос, ...
- Ukrainian:цирк, хаос, ...
- Hindi:सर्कस, अराजक स्थिति, ...
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