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circus

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsɝːkəs/ · UK /ˈsɜːkəs/

circus means: A group of performers who travel and give shows with funny acts, exciting tricks, and sometimes animals.

noun

TRAVELLING SHOWA2

A group of performers who travel and give shows with funny acts, exciting tricks, and sometimes animals.

  • The circus is in town.
  • She joined a circus as an acrobat.
  • Two circuses will perform at this year's festival.

Common phrases: join the circus, circus performers, circus tent, travelling circus

STREET JUNCTIONC1

A round open area in a city where several streets meet, often used in place names.

  • Several streets meet at the circus.
  • We met outside the station at Oxford Circus.
  • Traffic moved slowly around the busy circus.

Similar words: junction

Common phrases: a busy circus, Oxford Circus, Piccadilly Circus

Questions about circus

What does circus mean?

A group of performers who travel and give shows with funny acts, exciting tricks, and sometimes animals.

What is circus in other languages?

Türkçe: sirk · Español: circo · Français: cirque · Deutsch: Zirkus · Italiano: circo · 日本語: サーカス

How do you pronounce circus?

In American English /ˈsɝːkəs/; in British English /ˈsɜːkəs/.

How do you use circus in a sentence?

The circus is in town. She joined a circus as an acrobat.

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