circus plural
cir·cus
The plural form of circus is circuses
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- noun plural circus a large public entertainment, typically presented in one or more very large tents or in an outdoor or indoor arena, featuring exhibitions of pageantry, feats of skill and daring, performing animals, etc., interspersed throughout with the slapstick antics of clowns. Compare big top. 1
- noun plural circus a troupe of performers, especially a traveling troupe, that presents such entertainments, together with officials, other employees, and the company's performing animals, traveling wagons, tents, cages, and equipment. 1
- noun plural circus a circular arena surrounded by tiers of seats, in which public entertainments are held; arena. 1
- noun plural circus a large, usually oblong or oval, roofless enclosure, surrounded by tiers of seats rising one above another, for chariot races, public games, etc. an entertainment given in this Roman arena, as a chariot race or public game: The Caesars appeased the public with bread and circuses. 1
- noun plural circus anything resembling the Roman circus, or arena, as a natural amphitheater or a circular range of houses. 1
- noun plural circus flying circus. 1
- noun plural circus British. an open circle, square, or plaza where several streets converge: Piccadilly Circus. 1
- noun plural circus fun, excitement, or uproar; a display of rowdy sport. 1
- noun plural circus Obsolete. a circlet or ring. 1