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- [sur-kuh s]
- /ˈsɜr kəs/
- /ˈsɜː.kəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sur-kuh s]
- /ˈsɜr kəs/
Definitions of circus word
- countable noun circus A circus is a group that consists of clowns, acrobats, and animals which travels around to different places and performs shows. 3
- countable noun circus The circus is the show performed by these people. 3
- singular noun circus If you describe a group of people or an event as a circus, you disapprove of them because they attract a lot of attention but do not achieve anything useful. 3
- noun circus Circus is sometimes used as part of the name of a street which goes in a circle. 3
- noun circus a travelling company of entertainers such as acrobats, clowns, trapeze artistes, and trained animals 3
- noun circus a public performance given by such a company 3
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Origin of circus
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin: circular region of the sky, oval space in which games were held, akin to (or borrowed from) Greek kírkos ring, circle
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Parts of speech for Circus
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circus popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
circus usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for circus
noun circus
- festival — a day or time of religious or other celebration, marked by feasting, ceremonies, or other observances: the festival of Christmas; a Roman festival.
- spectacle — anything presented to the sight or view, especially something of a striking or impressive kind: The stars make a fine spectacle tonight.
- bazaar — In areas such as the Middle East and India, a bazaar is a place where there are many small shops and stalls.
- hippodrome — an arena or structure for equestrian and other spectacles.
- show — to cause or allow to be seen; exhibit; display.
adjective circus
- bareback — If you ride bareback, you ride a horse without a saddle.
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