circus

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈsɜːkəs/
/ˈsɝkəs/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A traveling company of performers that may include acrobats, clowns, trained animals, and other novelty acts, that gives shows usually in a circular tent.

Example Sentences
  • The circus will be in town next week.
2 Definition

A round open space in a town or city where multiple streets meet.

Example Sentences
  • Oxford Circus in London is at the north end of Regent Street.
3 Definition

A spectacle; a noisy fuss; a chaotic and/or crowded place.

4 Definition

In the ancient Roman Empire, a building for chariot racing.

5 Definition

(World War II) A code name for bomber attacks with fighter escorts in the day time. The attacks were against short-range targets with the intention of occupying enemy fighters and keeping their fighter units in the area concerned.

6 Definition

Circuit; space; enclosure.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To take part in a circus; or to be displayed as if in a circus