The meaning of Circus

noun

A travelling company of acrobats, clowns, and other entertainers which gives performances, typically in a large tent, in a series of different places.

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I was thrilled by the annual visits of the circus

noun

(in ancient rome) a rounded or oval arena lined with tiers of seats, used for equestrian and other sports and games.

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The circus maximus

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A rounded open space in a town or city where several streets converge.

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Piccadilly circus

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A group of traveling entertainers including acrobats, clowns, and trained animals, or a performance by such a group, often in a tent

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He quit school in the eighth grade to join the circus., we saw the circus set up in a tent in the m…