circus — meaning in English

English meaning

• circle noun A perfectly round, flat shape where every point on the edge is the same distance from the centre.
• circus noun A travelling show featuring acrobats, clowns, and trained animals, traditionally performed in a large tent.

Senses

circus is used for these senses in English:

• circus A traveling company of performers that may include acrobats, clowns, trained animals, and other novelty acts, that gives shows usually in a circular tent. [from late 18th c.]

circle — full definition

1. noun A perfectly round, flat shape where every point on the edge is the same distance from the centre.
2. noun A group of people connected by friendship, interest, or social standing.
3. verb To move in a curved path around something, or to draw a ring around it.

circus — full definition

1. noun A travelling show featuring acrobats, clowns, and trained animals, traditionally performed in a large tent.
2. noun A chaotic, noisy, or ridiculous situation.
3. noun A round open space in a town where several streets converge, especially in Britain.

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