Meaning Of The Word Circus

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circus
countable noun: A circus is a group that consists of clowns, acrobats, and animals which travels around to different places and performs shows.

circus in American English
in ancient Rome, an oval or oblong arena with tiers of seats around it, used as for games or chariot races
noun: a large public entertainment, typically presented in one or more very large tents or in an outdoor or indoor arena, featuring exhibitions of pageantry, feats of skill and daring, performing animals, etc., interspersed throughout with the slapstick antics

circus in British English
noun: a travelling company of entertainers such as acrobats, clowns, trapeze artistes, and trained animals

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