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Definition circus in British English

circus noun

noun
/ˈsɜː(r)kəs/
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amusement park carnival circus
1.1

a show with performers such as acrobats and clowns and animals such as elephants and horses that takes place in a large tent called a big top

Example

Can we go to the circus tomorrow?

Example

The kids want us to take them to the circus again.

Synonyms and related words
amusement park carnival circus
1.2

belonging to or connected with a circus

Example

a circus acrobat/performer/animal/tent

Example

a high-wire circus act

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amusement park carnival circus
2

a situation in which there is too much excitement and uncontrolled activity

Example

Some celebrities complained that the awards ceremony has become a media circus.

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chaos farce disarray
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ancient Anglo-Saxon antiquity
4

a circular area in a town where several streets cross one another

Example

Piccadilly Circus

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advanced green Belisha beacon box junction
Definition circus in British English