Circus

Pronunciation: /ˈsɜːrkəs/

Circus (noun)

  1. A group of performers, like clowns and acrobats, traveling to entertain people.
  2. A place or situation that is very busy and noisy, like a circus.
  3. A round open space in a city, often where roads meet.

Examples

  • The circus arrived in town with colorful tents.
  • Children love watching the circus performers.

Common collocations: attend a circus, circus tent, circus performer, create a circus, circus atmosphere

Synonyms of Circus

Neutral

Informal