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circus
noun(cir-cus)
a genus of haws comprising the harriers
Synonyms: genus circus,
circus
noun(cir-cus)
a frenetic disorganized (and often comic) disturbance suggestive of a large public entertainment
Synonyms: carnival,
Examples:
It was so funny it was a circus.
circus
noun(cir-cus)
an arena consisting of an oval or circular area enclosed by tiers of seats and usually covered by a tent
Examples:
They used the elephants to help put up the circus.
circus
noun(cir-cus)
(antiquity) an open-air stadium for chariot races and gladiatorial games
circus
noun(cir-cus)
a performance given by a traveling company of acrobats, clowns, and trained animals
Examples:
The children always love to go to the circus.
circus
noun(cir-cus)
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
Examples:
He ran away from home to join the circus.

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