circuses
nounUK /ˈsɜː.kə.sɪz/
US /ˈsɝː.kə.sɪz/
Circuses are big shows with clowns, acrobats, and animals that people watch in a large tent.
The children laughed at the clowns at the circuses they visited last summer.
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2. Busy, noisy places full of activity and confusion.
The city streets were circuses during the festival.
3. Groups of people traveling together to perform shows.
Several circuses toured the country that year.
4. In ancient Rome, large outdoor arenas used for chariot races and public games.
The Roman circuses could hold thousands of spectators.