three-ring circus

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [three-ring]
- /ˈθriˌrɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [three-ring]
- /ˈθriˌrɪŋ/

Definitions of three-ring circus words

noun three-ring circus a circus having three adjacent rings in which performances take place simultaneously. 1
noun three-ring circus something spectacular, tumultuous, entertaining, or full of confused action: Our family reunions are always three-ring circuses. 1
noun three-ring circus circus with three performance areas 1
noun three-ring circus chaotic scene 1
noun three-ring circus a circus with three rings in which separate performances are carried on simultaneously 0
noun three-ring circus a situation of confusion, characterized by a bewildering variety of events or activities 0

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Origin of three-ring circus

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1880-85

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Parts of speech for Three-ring circus

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three-ring circus popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Synonyms for three-ring circus

noun three-ring circus

crowded — If a place is crowded, it is full of people.
wild — living in a state of nature; not tamed or domesticated: a wild animal; wild geese.
zoo — Berkeley Yacc

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