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sideshow in German

sideshow in German is Beiprogramm, Nebenattraktion, Nebenschauplatz — sideshow means a minor attraction at a larger event such as a fair or circus.

sideshow in German

Beiprogramm
noun
A minor attraction at a larger event such as a circus, fair or music festival.
Nebenattraktion
noun
A minor attraction at a larger event such as a circus, fair or music festival.
Nebenschauplatz
noun
A minor attraction at a larger event such as a circus, fair or music festival.

What does "sideshow" mean?

  1. noun A minor attraction at a larger event such as a fair or circus.
    "They taught the twins to play saxophone and transferred them from the sideshow to vaudeville."
  2. noun An event or issue that distracts from something more important.
    "The scandal became a sideshow that overshadowed the actual policy debate."
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sideshow in a sentence

  • They taught the twins to play saxophone and transferred them from the sideshow to vaudeville.
  • The bearded lady was one of the sideshow attractions at the carnival.
  • The scandal became a sideshow that overshadowed the actual policy debate.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sideshow" in German?
"sideshow" in German is Beiprogramm, Nebenattraktion, Nebenschauplatz. sideshow means: A minor attraction at a larger event such as a fair or circus.
How do you use "sideshow" in a sentence?
Example: "The bearded lady was one of the sideshow attractions at the carnival." In German, "sideshow" is Beiprogramm, Nebenattraktion, Nebenschauplatz.
Are there other ways to say "sideshow" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "sideshow": Beiprogramm, Nebenattraktion, Nebenschauplatz.
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