circus

US /ˈsɜ:rkəs/

UK /ˈsɜ:kəs/

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noun

  • Shows with clowns animals etc. performed in a tent
  • A chaotic or disorganized event or situation.
  • A building, arena, or other place where a circus performance is held.
  • A traveling company of performers, including acrobats, clowns, and trained animals, that gives shows, typically in a large tent or building.
  • An open-air venue for entertainment in ancient Rome.